ivory-towerish

as in academical
very learned or educated but inexperienced in practical matters the governor dismissed his critics at the state university as a gaggle of ivory-towerish goo-goos

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ivory-towerish
academic
Adjective
  • This philosophical underpinning drives the company beyond mere resurrection spectacles — a critique often levied by academic skeptics following the company’s milestone de-extinction announcement.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • Let this serve as a warning to all universities and academic institutions across the country.
    Anna Commander Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ivory-towerish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ivory-towerish. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!