intuitively

/ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪvli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/ (ame, ipa)

intuitively — adverb

1. based on a natural hunch or feeling, without relying on facts, logical reasoning

1.副詞B2
釋義

based on a natural hunch or feeling, without relying on facts, logical reasoning, or deliberate analysis — for example, knowing that something is the right choice without being able to explain why.

例句

Andrew intuitively knew that the answer was correct, even though he could not explain why.

intuitively + knew + that-clause for unanalysed certainty

When the car began to slide, Tamar intuitively turned the wheel in the right direction.

intuitively + verb of physical action in an emergency

同義詞
  • by instinct

    slightly broader — can refer to animal behaviour as well as human hunches

  • instinctively

    more automatic and less cognitive — suggests a reflex rather than a quiet hunch

  • without thinking

    informal; emphasises speed rather than the source of the knowledge

  • by gut feeling

    informal, very common in spoken English

反義詞
  • analytically

    using logic and careful examination rather than a hunch

  • deliberately

    with conscious intent, step by step

  • rationally

    based on reason rather than emotion or instinct

文法句型

intuitively + verb (know, feel, sense, understand)

verb + intuitively

Intuitively, + clause

用法筆記

Often used with verbs of perception or knowing (feel, know, sense, understand, realise). When used as a sentence adverb at the start of a clause (e.g. 'Intuitively, I knew…'), it frames the whole statement as a gut feeling.

常見錯誤

❌I intuitively turned the steering wheel without thinking.' (ambiguous — could mean by instinct or by training)
✅When the car skidded, I intuitively turned the wheel the right way.
💡pair intuitively with a specific emergency context to show it is a natural, untaught response.
❌Intuitively, the facts prove his guilt.' (intuitively describes a feeling, not a logical conclusion)
✅Intuitively, I felt the facts pointed toward his guilt.
💡use intuitively with a verb of feeling, not with facts or proof.

2. describing how a product, tool, or piece of software lets someone use it straigh

2.副詞B2
釋義

describing how a product, tool, or piece of software lets someone use it straight away without training or prior knowledge — for instance, an app whose controls a first-time user can figure out within seconds.

例句

The new app is designed so intuitively that a child can use it without help.

designed so intuitively + that-clause showing consequence

Rachid found that the website's layout worked intuitively, guiding him straight to what he needed.

verb + intuitively describing user-experience outcome

同義詞
反義詞

文法句型

verb + intuitively (work, operate, function, respond)

designed + intuitively

arranged + intuitively

用法筆記

Common in technology reviews, product descriptions, and usability discussions. Typically modifies verbs describing how well a tool functions (work, operate, respond, navigate). The adjective equivalent 'intuitive' is even more frequent in this sense.

常見錯誤

❌The software works intuitively for beginners.' (vague — what does the software do?)
✅The software's search function works intuitively, showing relevant results after just two keystrokes.
💡provide a concrete action to show what 'intuitively' means in context.