erudite
5 synonyms for erudite, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having or showing deep knowledge gained through extensive reading and study.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
well-read
Etymology
From Latin ērudītus, "trained, learned," originally meaning "freed from rudeness" — from e- ("out of") plus rudis ("rough, unskilled").
Full origin of erudite →Frequently asked questions
What does “erudite” mean?
The word “erudite” means having or showing deep knowledge gained through extensive reading and study. In plain terms, well-read and deeply knowledgeable, especially in a bookish or scholarly way.
How do you pronounce “erudite”?
“Erudite” is pronounced EHR-uu-dyt (/ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “erudite” in a sentence?
Here is “erudite” used in a sentence: “Her erudite commentary impressed even the panel of experts.”
What part of speech is “erudite”?
“Erudite” is an adjective.
Where does the word “erudite” come from?
The word “erudite” comes from Latin. From Latin ērudītus, "trained, learned," originally meaning "freed from rudeness" — from e- ("out of") plus rudis ("rough, unskilled").
