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erudite

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɛɹəˌdaɪt// UK //ˈɛɹuːdˌaɪt// eru·dite

adj. having or showing a lot of knowledge, especially about books and history. You use this to describe someone who is very well-read and smart.

adj. possessing or displaying great knowledge, especially in books and literature. Often used to describe a person's intellectual depth or the quality of their writing.


SIMPLE

The professor gave an erudite lecture on ancient history.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite his erudite appearance, he was surprisingly easy to talk to and never used big words to impress others.

COMPLEX

The novel is celebrated for its erudite prose, which seamlessly weaves classical references into the narrative without ever feeling forced or pedantic.

Synonyms
Origin

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

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