nous

• Существительное, обозначающее практический ум, здравый смысл или способность разума и интеллекта, отвечающую за мысли и чувства.

A noun referring to practical intelligence, common sense, or the faculty of reason and intellect responsible for thoughts and feelings.

uncountable

1. Common senseB2informalbritish

   Practical intelligence and good judgment in everyday matters.

   Здравый смысл

   • He doesn't have the nous to invest wisely.
   • You need a bit of nous to handle this situation.
   • She showed great nous by avoiding the traffic jam.

   Synonymsastutenesscommon sensegumptionhorse sensejudgmentsavvyshrewdnesswit

   Antonymsabsurdityfollyfoolishnessnonsensestupidity

2. Intellect or reasonC2formal

   The faculty of reason or understanding; the mind or intellect.

   Разум или интеллект

   • In philosophy, nous is often contrasted with mere perception.
   • The ancient Greeks believed nous was the highest form of knowledge.
   • He appealed to the nous of the audience rather than their emotions.

   Synonymsacumenbraincommon senseintellectintelligencemindreasonsagacitysenseunderstandingwit