cerebral
/ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Intellectual rather than emotional or physical.
Adjective
Examples
Certainly, “Capital” is a cerebral read and the dangers of the world Marx lived in are not all the same as ours.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cerebral” mean?
Of or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex.
Is “cerebral” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.