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मनीष
/məɳiːʃ/
intellectual
वह बहुत मनीष व्यक्ति है।
He is a very intellectual person.
formal
Possessing or showing great intelligence or mental capacity.
उसकी मनीष बुद्धि सभी को प्रभावित करती है।
His intellectual mind impresses everyone.
Often used to describe someone with deep thinking abilities or scholarly traits.
Collocations
मनीष व्यक्तिintellectual personमनीष बुद्धिintellectual mind
Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'मनीष' to describe someone's intellectual depth or scholarly nature, not their physical appearance or general knowledge.
Gold Rule
Formality Check
This word is formal and literary. In everyday speech, prefer 'बुद्धिमान' (intelligent) or 'ज्ञानवान' (knowledgeable).
Word Origin
Sanskrit root 'मनस्' (manas) meaning 'mind' with the suffix '-ईष' (-īṣ) denoting possession or quality.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe intellectual qualities. Avoid using in casual conversations.
Word Breakdown
मनस्
mind
rootईष
possessing quality of
suffixहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश