scholarly

adjective

schol·​ar·​ly ˈskä-lər-lē How to pronounce scholarly (audio)
: of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned, academic

Examples of scholarly in a Sentence

His writings have been recently given scholarly attention. She has a scholarly interest in music. a scholarly study of words and their origins
Recent Examples on the Web His scholarly research centers on political behavior and methodology. Kabir Khanna, CBS News, 23 May 2024 The accuracy of the simulation and replica armor was constrained by scholarly knowledge of the Late Bronze Age and ethical concerns for the participants’ safety, the study said. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for scholarly 

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Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scholarly was in 1583

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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scholarly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.

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