erudite

Definition

Learned, scholarly, with emphasis on knowledge gained from books.

Etymology

From Latin ērudītus, participle of ērudiō (“educate, train”), from e- (“out of”) + rudis (“rude, unskilled”). Doublet of erudit.

Example Sentences

• "The professor gave an erudite lecture that impressed everyone in the audience."
• "His erudite knowledge of ancient history made him a sought-after speaker."
• "She was praised for her erudite contributions to the academic journal."

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