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 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 Following Astrid, a student obsessed with a certain Russian American novelist, The Obsessed brings us another erudite, ever-questioning narrator with boy problems of her own design. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 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
  • Hitler came to power in a highly literate Germany, but the Nazis took advantage of movies and radio to push simple messages with immediate emotional impact.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
  • In 1636, when Harvard University opened its doors to train Puritan ministers, administrators assumed that the entering class was highly literate – not only in English, but in Greek and Latin, as well.
    — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Definition of literate
Adjective
  • Kawakami’s novel became an international literary sensation, reaching English-language readers and more than a dozen other markets worldwide.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
  • James Patterson is a literary juggernaut who has written or cowritten more than 200 books; his latest, DELUSIONAL, comes out this month.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of literary
Adjective
  • That said, plenty of analysts and advocacy groups are already making educated guesses.
    — Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Protein Education Is on the Rise These days, consumers are becoming more educated on everything related to protein.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • Tornau is now working to publish the sermons for the first time in a scholarly edition after nearly two years of research.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
  • Konchalovsky’s miniseries certainly can’t be accused of being a scholarly work, but there is something distinctly Homeric about its tone and the fact that, above all, its goal is to entertain.
    — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Definition of scholarly
Adjective
  • Teddy Roosevelt exhorted a nation of effeminate, civilized men to sally forth into the wild and reclaim their natural vitality.
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
  • Her generation was one of thinkers, politically committed to defining how individuals were to be shaped as citizens of a civilized nation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
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