adjective · Hard SAT word

Cerebral

focused on intellect rather than emotion

Cerebral in a sentence

The cerebral novel required careful attention from readers.

Synonyms for cerebral

intellectual
thoughtful
analytical

Antonyms for cerebral

emotional
physical
instinctive

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