scholarly

adjective

ˈskä-lər-lē How to pronounce scholarly (audio)
Definition of scholarlynext
1
as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education a scholarly analysis of the historical document

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2
as in educational
of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level a scholarly essay making comparisons between 18th-century French authors and their Germanic counterparts

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Recent Examples of scholarly Katz is known for a curatorial ethos that places scholarly rigor and popular appeal on equal footing. — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Aug. 2026 Faculty hiring and promotion should be based on scholarly merit through peer review, not political expectations imposed from Washington. — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The free event features everything from scholarly talks to palm readers to the Hampden County Hexenbrut Witch Dancers. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026 This is an excellent collection of scholarly critical essays about the poem—a great sample of some of the exciting literary critical work that has been and is still being done on Homer. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scholarly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarly
  1. literate
  2. educational
  3. educated
  4. academic
  5. civilized
  6. scholastic
Adjective
  • For a long time, the book’s iconic cover—a stark image evoking Trayvon Martin’s hoodie against a white backdrop—seemed to be on every other literate person’s nightstand.
    — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And for anyone who would rather opt out of all this entirely, Philip Johnson’s first residential commission is being restored in Bedford and will soon be looking for a very architecturally literate new owner!
    — Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of literate
Adjective
  • In 1966, the federal government commissioned a massive survey aimed at solving educational inequality.
    — Rund Abdelfatah, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service estimate that up to 18,000 private schools, colleges and other educational institutions nationwide could be affected by the proposal.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of educational
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
  • Advertisement Unfortunately, some of my academic and clinical colleagues have dismissed this approach.
    — David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Hutton said Calumet College regularly sends representatives to the school to monitor it, including its governance system and academic programs.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of academic
Adjective
  • At least in civilized society, which is what Screencaps Nation is all about.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Leave it in its normal mode and the SQ5 behaves like a civilized luxury crossover.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of civilized
Adjective
  • Go literal with scholastic motifs, or keep it subtle with bright colors and minimalist designs.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Union’s move is a small reversal of a decades-long trend away from scholastic sports as a soccer development tool.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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