English dictionary

nous

/n/u/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

common sense

noun.cognition

Examples
She has great social nous.

Source: WordNet 3.0
that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason

noun.cognition

Synonyms brain head mind psyche

Source: WordNet 3.0
Intellect; understanding; talent; -- used humorously.

noun

Source: webster1913
The reason; the highest intellect; God regarded as the World Reason.

noun

Source: webster1913