learned

1 of 2

adjective

1

ˈlər-nəd  : characterized by or associated with learning : erudite

a learned scholar

a learned discussion

2

ˈlərnd  ˈlərnt  : acquired by learning

learned behavior

a learned response

learnedly

ˈlər-nəd-lē 

adverb

learnedness

ˈlər-nəd-nəs 

noun

learned

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of learn

Synonyms of learned

Adjective

• educated
• literate
• scholarly
• civilized

Examples of learned in a Sentence

Adjective

We had a learned discussion about politics.

the learned professor can speak knowledgeably on a wide array of subjects

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for learned

• adjourned
• concerned
• discerned
• interned
• returned
• sunburned
• unburned
• unearned
• unlearned
• unturned
• upturned
• burned

Kids Definition

learned

adjective

learn·​ed

ˈlər-nəd

: having or showing learning : scholarly

learnedly adverb

learnedness noun