erudite
characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly: an erudite professor; an erudite commentary.
Origin of erudite
1Other words for erudite
Other words from erudite
- er·u·dite·ly, adverb
- er·u·dite·ness, noun
- non·er·u·dite, adjective
- non·er·u·dite·ly, adverb
- non·er·u·dite·ness, noun
- un·er·u·dite, adjective
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How to use erudite in a sentence
A small group of us followed erudite and friendly seaweed expert Spencer Marley of Marley Family Seaweeds as he walked down a path and climbed over rocks, leading us to a remote beach where different types of seaweed can be found.
On California’s Central Coast, a low-key exploration of wineries, restaurants and nature | Tracey Ceurvels | October 7, 2021 | Washington PostFor now, though, the erudite-sounding interactive Digital Einstein chatbot still has enough of a lag to give the game away.
AI-driven audio cloning startup gives voice to Einstein chatbot | Natasha Lomas | April 16, 2021 | TechCrunchEarnestly coined terms, by contrast can be too staid, too erudite, too intent on making the coiner look smart.
From ‘Scientist’ to ‘Spam,’ the Surprisingly Playful Origins of English Words | Ralph Keyes | April 1, 2021 | TimeLet’s not forget, as erudite and likable as he is, he was just a mayor.
The story is told in a lively, knowing style, without written-out musical examples but shot through with unfailingly erudite and impassioned discussion of the composer’s work.
The astounding brilliance and abiding joy of Mozart | Tim Page | December 18, 2020 | Washington Post
The gentle, erudite soul within a body the public considered an oddity is the contrast at the heart of “The Elephant Man.”
Patricia Clarkson gets to show off both as the woman who becomes fascinated with the erudite monster.
Fall Broadway Preview: 'This Is Our Youth,' Bradley Cooper as ‘The Elephant Man,' and More | Janice Kaplan | September 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTArmed with a plan that was equal parts erudite and dauntless, Burger plunged into the project, rising to every challenge.
‘Divergent’ Is Not ‘The Hunger Games,’ Says Director Neil Burger | Kevin Fallon | March 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTerudite is trying to wrestle control of the government away from Abnegation via nefarious schemes.
Exclusive: Shailene Woodley On ‘Divergent,’ J. Law, and Why She Turned Down ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ | Marlow Stern | March 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut unlike Bloom and Eagleton, his books have been, while erudite and incisive, unashamedly populist.
John Sutherland‘s Enjoyable Little History of Literature | Malcolm Forbes | November 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe reply, prepared in this way and finally adopted by the Assembly, was longer and more erudite than Mr. Hutchinson's address.
The Eve of the Revolution | Carl BeckerStill it is not to the erudite, nor to the imaginative only, that it is given to please in conversation.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence Hartley"I do not wonder at your defence of your erudite suitor," said Josephine, laying a disagreeable stress upon the adjective.
Alone | Marion HarlandThere was something mathematical in his effort after dry correctness and erudite accuracy.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard MutherThe stately and erudite work of Francis Parkman is a fair example.
American Sketches | Charles Whibley
British Dictionary definitions for erudite
/ (ˈɛrʊˌdaɪt) /
having or showing extensive scholarship; learned
Origin of erudite
1Derived forms of erudite
- eruditely, adverb
- erudition (ˌɛrʊˈdɪʃən) or eruditeness, noun
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