| brainy | intellectually clever or active |
| gifted | exceptionally talented or intelligent |
| intelligent | quick of mind, clever |
| knowledgeable | well informed, intelligent |
| outspoken | given to or involving plain speaking, frank in stating one's opinions |
| shrewd | showing astute powers of judgment, clever and judicious |
| smart | clever, ingenious, quick-witted |
| sophisticated | educated and refined |
| well-read | knowing a lot about different subjects |
| wise | having experience and knowledge and judiciously applying them |
| witty | showing verbal wit |