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Scholarly

Verb / ˈskɑ:lɜ:li: / Another word for scholarly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic pursuits

Synonyms & similar words

unscholarly academic erudite learned intellectual educated cerebral bookish knowledgeable studious pedantic scholastic brainy wise cultured enlightened instructive profound scientific thoughtful teaching

Synonyms by register

Formal

erudite academic learned intellectual

Informal

bookish brainy

Literary

sagacious wise

Antonyms

ignorant uninformed uneducated unlearned unwise unintelligent

Common collocations

  • scholarly article
  • scholarly pursuit
  • scholarly work
  • scholarly debate
  • scholarly journal
  • scholarly research
  • scholarly reputation

Word family

noun scholarship
adjective scholarly
adverb scholarly

Usage note

Refers to qualities associated with serious academic study and learning. It implies deep knowledge and intellectual rigor, often in a formal context.

Example sentences

  1. The professor gave a scholarly lecture on the history of the Roman Empire.
  2. The book was written in a scholarly style with lots of footnotes and references.
  3. The student's essay was praised for its scholarly research and analysis.
  4. The museum had a scholarly exhibit on ancient Greek pottery.
  5. The scientist published a scholarly article on the effects of climate change on marine life.

Quotes

  • A scholar is a candle which the love and radiance of God has lit. - Bahá'u'lláh
  • A true scholar is never finished with learning. - Lailah Gifty Akita
  • The only true equalisers in the world are books; the only treasure-house open to all comers is a library; the only wealth which will not decay is knowledge; the only jewel which you can carry beyond the grave is wisdom. - J. A. Langford

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