SCHOLARLY Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

scholarly

adjective

ˈskä-lər-lē

Definition of scholarly

as in literate

having or displaying advanced knowledge or education a scholarly analysis of the historical document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 Befitting his scholarly bent, Bouaddi shunned a lot of the distractions that attracted the attention of his contemporaries. — Tom Williams, New York Times, 9 July 2026 These collective actions are crucial to safeguard scholarly inquiry and faculty independence against political interference. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for scholarly

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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

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What began as a weeklong music camp eventually turned into year-round educational programming, where students learn songwriting, music theory, recording and live performance before showcasing their work on the festival stage.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
And the loss of these students could impact district performance as cohorts move up in their educational careers; students who attend a pre-K program typically perform better in school compared to their peers who didn’t attend.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of educational

Adjective

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
The first of its kind, the program was developed by Michele McGeoy, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who became concerned with social justice after noticing that the internet boom had benefited mostly white, educated people.

— Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of educated

Adjective

The board sets education policy, maintains academic standards, and oversees educational licenses and the accreditation system.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
The system will be installed at NTHU’s College of Semiconductor Research (CoSR) and used for academic research as well as joint development projects with Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of academic

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

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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