2. (modifier) knowing, quick-witted, ready, intelligent.
He wahine a Mākereti i rongonuitia tōna ātaahua, tōna whanonga whakahoahoa me tōna hinengaro atamai, ā, nā reira a ia i whāia ai hei kaiārahi (TTR 1996:120). / Mākereti was renowned for her beauty, charm and quick mind, and so sought after as a guide.
Synonyms: whiwhita, naho, ngutu atamai, riterite, rite, reri, takatū, mōhiotanga, mūrere, muremure, ihumanea, aweko, uhumanea
3. (noun) intellect, intelligent person.
Ehara te ao Māori i te mata kohore, i te pōrewarewa rānei engari ia he atamai, he ihumanea (TTTT 2006:12). / The Māori world is not bleary-eyed or stupid but intelligent and clever.
