erudite

adjective

ˈer-ə-ˌdīt How to pronounce erudite (audio)
Definition of eruditenext
1
as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education the most erudite people in medical research attended the conference an erudite lecture on the latest discoveries in astronomy

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2
as in literary
suggestive of the vocabulary used in books the erudite language of a textbook on philosophy

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Recent Examples of erudite An erudite peek into the brains of both murderers and those who study them, Crazy, Not Insane takes you behind the true crime and into the minds of true criminals. — James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026 Unlike most samurais of his time, Murashige is thoughtful, erudite and believes violence is never the answer — a philosophy that comes back to haunt him, especially in the final act. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026 While the train slowly pulls into Paris Gare de l'Est station the stewards, precise, practiced, and erudite as always, offer parting words. — Grace Banks, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Soderbergh’s sly film asks what indeed constitutes great art and whether the answer lies in the eye of the beholder or in the erudite but not always reliable opinions from art criticism, art followers and the sometimes shallow artworld overall? — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for erudite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erudite
  1. literate
  2. literary
  3. educated
  4. scholarly
  5. civilized
Adjective
  • For a long time, the book’s iconic cover—a stark image evoking Trayvon Martin’s hoodie against a white backdrop—seemed to be on every other literate person’s nightstand.
    — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And for anyone who would rather opt out of all this entirely, Philip Johnson’s first residential commission is being restored in Bedford and will soon be looking for a very architecturally literate new owner!
    — Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of literate
Adjective
  • In the 1968 essay A Native Hill, Berry wrote about his decision to leave behind the New York literary world just two years into his career, in favor of his home county in Kentucky.
    — Tilda Wilson, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This debut feature is a semi-autobiographical film about a young woman working as an intern at a literary magazine in New York who is vying for acceptance in the upper crust literary world.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of literary
Adjective
  • That said, plenty of analysts and advocacy groups are already making educated guesses.
    — Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • Both are craftsmen, interested in immediate emotional response over esoteric scholarly unpacking.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Its attribution and history have attracted extensive scholarly attention.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of scholarly
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  • At least in civilized society, which is what Screencaps Nation is all about.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Leave it in its normal mode and the SQ5 behaves like a civilized luxury crossover.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Erudite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erudite. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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