Associations to the word «Intellectualize»

Wiktionary

INTELLECTUALIZE, verb. To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.
INTELLECTUALIZE, verb. To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual.
INTELLECTUALIZE, verb. (US) (transitive) to find a seemingly rational explanation for something:
INTELLECTUALIZE, verb. (psychology) to use (excessive) reasoning and rationalization to block out emotional stress and anxiety associated with painful or traumatic experiences

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe