HYPERINTELLIGENT Synonyms: 159 Similar and Opposite Words

hyperintelligent

adjective

ˌhī-pər-in-ˈte-lə-jənt

Definition of hyperintelligent

as in intelligent

having or showing quickness of mind from an early age he showed signs of being a hyperintelligent child

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Recent Examples of hyperintelligent Developing a hyperintelligent wireless sensor The idea for Pontosense came about while Yihong and Alex were walking the showroom floor at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. — IEEE Spectrum, 23 Mar. 2023 Significantly less intimidating, Ascher’s other interview subjects (who include artists, scientists, and researchers) are hyperintelligent, articulate, and entertaining. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2021 The subtext, obviously, is that the whole Taylor family are an intense, hyperintelligent, little-bit-nuts family. — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2021

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In an age of intelligent machines, these may be our most essential skills.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Over time, intelligent model routing will make this optimization increasingly dynamic.

— Pritam Debnath, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of intelligent

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Here are the best, smartest and most revolutionary titles the genre created.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
Apple Turnovers Grandma always appreciated a smart shortcut, and these apple turnovers have that—frozen puff pastry makes the crust on these turnovers quick and easy.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of smart

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Fixing Loose Tiles With Hot Glue When tile loosens, one apparently clever home DIY is to reapply it with a hot glue gun.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
Butter Squishy Butter squishy toys had a banner year, so dressing like one is a fun way to have a clever, timely costume.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

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