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Wordabulary

cerebral

Pronunciation
Adjective B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

Relating to the brain, or, when describing a person or work, appealing mainly to the intellect rather than the emotions.

"The film was praised as cerebral rather than exciting, more about ideas than action."

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Which word fits the gap? "The film was praised as _____ rather than exciting, more about ideas than action."

Answer: cerebral

In your own words, what does "cerebral" mean?

Relating to the brain, or, when describing a person or work, appealing mainly to the intellect rather than the emotions.

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