SCHOLARLY Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

scholarly

adjective

ˈskä-lər-lē

Definition of scholarly

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having or displaying advanced knowledge or education a scholarly analysis of the historical document

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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 The people who’ll thrive aren’t necessarily the most experienced or scholarly. — Eric Francia, Fortune, 7 July 2026 He was honored as a Distinguished Fellow by the same organization for his scholarly contributions to the field of regional science, according to his obituary. — Chase Jordan july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Miami Circle gets historic recognition Carr and other experts, with the support of Ryan Wheeler, then the state’s chief of archaeology, built a case that gradually came to mainstream scientific and scholarly acceptance. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Despite his academic credentials, Karp, then in his mid-30s, had no interest in either a legal career or a scholarly one. — Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for scholarly

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Adjective

Emanuele Maucci would never have thought of launching an editorial venture publishing books that only the literate elite would read.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Anybody who is as literate and thoughtful as Tyler is inspires me.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

Definition of literate

Adjective

The second floor will feature a gallery to showcase the history of race relations in North Texas, honoring Rouse's memory with a permanent gallery, interpretive exhibitions, and educational programming.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Reports indicate that Fable 5 declined to answer a range of benign educational questions in fields such as biology, chemistry, and mathematics – including basic prompts about mitochondria.

— James Marks, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Definition of educational

Adjective

Nothing will wake up any instinct to treat student debt as a right than being declined for other debt because of a failure to be current on debt incurred by the more educated among us.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
The anti-Trump rage, the surge of younger, more educated progressive voters, the hunger for someone willing to fight on affordability with policy, message, and tone, in Albany and Washington — all of it was hiding in plain sight for anyone looking at the data rather than the tired, old playbook.

— Bradley Honan, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026

Definition of educated

Adjective

The 2026 World Cup has shone a spotlight on academic spaces being at the heart of the craze and fandom for Argentina in Bangladesh.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
In 2021, Brouillette pursued a certification to become a professional firefighter through a program at Southern Maine Community College, which required both academic classes and field exercises, according to court documents.

— Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of academic

Adjective

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
In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 24 June 2026

Definition of civilized

Adjective

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
Her work — rooted in teaching, scholastic research and mentoring — is continually focused on advancing social, racial and economic equity in secondary education classrooms.

— Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2026

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