C1adverbpsychologyacademic
US/ɪnˈtuː.ɪ.tɪv.li/
UK/ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv.li/
in a way that comes from a feeling rather than from careful thought or proof
In context
She intuitively knew that something was wrong with the plan.
Children often understand how a new app works intuitively.
The menu is designed so that visitors can find things intuitively.
Words that go with intuitively
adverb + adjective
- intuitively obviousThe answer seemed intuitively obvious to her.
- intuitively clearThe rule is intuitively clear to most players.
- intuitively appealingThe theory is intuitively appealing but hard to prove.
verb + adverb
- know intuitivelyGood teachers know intuitively when a class is lost.
- understand intuitivelyHe understood intuitively what she needed.
- feel intuitivelyYou can feel intuitively when a deal is wrong.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He intuitive knew the answer.Correct: He intuitively knew the answer.