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wise man vs intellectual

intellectual vs wise man

wise man and intellectual both are nouns.

wise man is not an adjective while intellectual is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wise man Yes No No No
intellectual Yes Yes No No
As nouns, intellectual is a hypernym of wise man; that is, intellectual is a word with a broader meaning than wise man:
  • wise man: a wise and trusted guide and advisor
  • intellectual: a person who uses the mind creatively
Other hypernyms of wise man include intellect.
wise man (noun) intellectual (noun)
a wise and trusted guide and advisor a person who uses the mind creatively
wise man (adjective) intellectual (adjective)
appealing to or using the intellect
involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
Difference between wise man and intellectual

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