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nous - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'nous' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Nous [ n.]
- Intellect; understanding; talent; -- used humorously.

Meaning of 'nous' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . nous [ n]
Meaning (1):
- that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
Example in sentence:
  • his mind wandered;
  • I couldn't get his words out of my head
Meaning (2):
- common sense
Example in sentence:
  • she has great social nous