* Describing a person: "The professor was known for her intellectual curiosity and her ability to engage complex topics."
* Describing an activity: "Reading classic literature is an intellectual pursuit that can broaden one's horizons."
* Describing a concept: "The debate over the nature of consciousness is an intellectual one, with no easy answers."
* Describing a group: "The intellectual elite of the city gathered for a discussion on current events."
You can also use "intellectual" as an adjective to modify other nouns:
* "The book was full of intellectual insights."
* "She had an intellectual conversation with her friend about philosophy."
The specific sentence you choose will depend on the context and what you want to convey.