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having or displaying advanced knowledge or education a scholarly analysis of the historical document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 If the source is a scholarly journal article, the article’s title appears in a larger font above the additional bibliographic information. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Oct. 2026 Generating scholarly tomes at a rate of more than one a year involves obsessive amounts of research. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The gift will support the expansion of the institution’s Asian art galleries, as well as acquisitions, scholarly research, and public programs on Sri Lankan art. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The money will support acquisitions, scholarly research, and public programming, focused primarily on South Asian and Sri Lankan art. — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 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
  • The city’s current head of government, Zohran Mamdani, is perhaps the most culturally literate mayor since Ed Koch.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For a growing list of health-literate celebrities, the answer was no until chronic irritation forced an eye exam.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of literate
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  • The basket includes educational books, a baby blanket, a onesie, a toy and information about local and national organizations.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Kino Lorber is planning a 2027 theatrical release followed by a digital, educational, and home video release.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of educational
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  • Predicting the costs How cities full of rational, educated, financially prudent people get sucked in, how we’re persuaded to put aside concerns about being stuck with a massive bill and just surrender to the spectacle.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The woman, too, speaks about this wise, educated man who is going to get the farmers together and make the world listen to the stories of deaths in these parts.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of educated
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  • Many academic researchers publish only a handful of papers each year, seeking scientific discoveries or solutions to everyday problems facing businesses and government agencies.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Model procedures should provide timely notice, straightforward requests, and alternative assignments without academic penalties.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of academic
Adjective
  • And there's a very civilized rear brake light and indicator setup to boot.
    — Loz Blain October 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • On pavement, the 4Runner was comfortable and surprisingly civilized considering the serious off-road hardware underneath it.
    — Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of civilized
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  • Jackson voted in June 2023 to accept a committee recommendation against passing LD 930, legislation seeking to restrict participation in women’s and girls’ scholastic sports.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The coming-of-age drama, based on Coffey’s life, follows a high school student with mild cerebral palsy trying to wrestle for the school’s scholastic wrestling team.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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