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erudite

adjective

ˈer-ə-ˌdīt How to pronounce erudite (audio)
Definition of eruditenext
1
as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education the most erudite people in medical research attended the conference an erudite lecture on the latest discoveries in astronomy

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2
as in literary
suggestive of the vocabulary used in books the erudite language of a textbook on philosophy

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Recent Examples of erudite The work of the reclusive, forbiddingly erudite author turns out to be perfect easy-listening material. — Namara Smith, New Yorker, 10 June 2026 Unlike most samurais of his time, Murashige is thoughtful, erudite and believes violence is never the answer — a philosophy that comes back to haunt him, especially in the final act. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026 While the train slowly pulls into Paris Gare de l'Est station the stewards, precise, practiced, and erudite as always, offer parting words. — Grace Banks, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Soderbergh’s sly film asks what indeed constitutes great art and whether the answer lies in the eye of the beholder or in the erudite but not always reliable opinions from art criticism, art followers and the sometimes shallow artworld overall? — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for erudite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erudite
  1. literate
  2. literary
  3. educated
  4. scholarly
  5. civilized
Adjective
  • Printed, copied, and circulated among an extraordinarily literate population, the Constitution executed a covenant and allowed, too, for the exertion of power over vast distances.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The incomparably salty and character-rich cast of Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine swept into Venice via water taxi Thursday to introduce the Oscar winner’s latest darkly literate comedy-drama.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of literate
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  • Most of the books were published between the nineteen-seventies and the twenty-tens, and the genres spanned history, biography, fiction, poetry, literary criticism, law, and the social sciences.
    — Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026
  • During its 228 years of existence, the London restaurant Rules – established by Thomas Rule in 1798 – has welcomed everyone from literary giant Charles Dickens to pop queen Madonna.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of literary
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  • The early sales reps who thrived on instinct and relationships start selling into a market that’s crowded, educated and skeptical.
    — Doug May, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • That said, plenty of analysts and advocacy groups are already making educated guesses.
    — Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of educated
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  • But all the biographical detail and the scholarly theorizing cannot complete the math.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Both are craftsmen, interested in immediate emotional response over esoteric scholarly unpacking.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of scholarly
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  • From the week Vandell opened in early December, crowds have gathered outside its forest-green door and down its patch of Los Feliz sidewalk, waiting to join the civilized chaos inside.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At least in civilized society, which is what Screencaps Nation is all about.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Erudite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erudite. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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