ευφυής
Lemma: ευφυής
Translation: intelligent; clever; bright; witty; ingenious (adjective)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek εὐφυής (euphuḗs), from εὖ (eû, 'well') + φύω (phúō, 'to grow, produce'). Related to English 'euphemism', sharing the prefix εὖ-
Mnemonics
- Think 'eu' (good) + 'physics' (nature) = naturally good at thinking
- Related to 'euphemism' - both share the Greek prefix εὖ- meaning 'well'
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Often used in academic or intellectual contexts, considered more sophisticated than the colloquial έξυπνος
Easily Confused With
Explanation: ευφυώς is the adverbial form, while ευφυής is the adjective
Notes: Remember that -ώς ending indicates an adverb