When people want to come off as intelligent, their words give away their lack of actual brainpower. Because people who try ...

It’s not uncommon for people to assume the bigger the word, the smarter the person saying it is. Big words have a reputation for being used by only the most intelligent and professional individuals.

Over at Lingua Franca today, Ben Yagoda has presented an early candidate for the much deliberated, hotly contested Word of the Year, and his choice is smart. Why smart? He's not talking about smart ...

In your last casual chat with a coworker, you were left thinking, “Wow, I wish I could speak like that,” or even, “How on Earth does she even know so many intelligent words?!” Some of us are even self ...

Effective communication is a hallmark of intelligence. It involves not just what you say, but how you say it. Smart individuals often choose their words carefully, prioritizing clarity, precision, and ...