scholarly
Scholarly (adj) means relating to serious academic study, or showing the careful, learned qualities of a scholar. Example: “The book offers a scholarly analysis of ancient trade routes.”
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Relating to serious academic study, or showing the careful, learned qualities of a scholar.
"The book offers a scholarly analysis of ancient trade routes."
"He has a quiet, scholarly manner."
"She published several scholarly articles on medieval poetry."
How to use scholarly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAcademic in nature, or having the thoughtful, studious manner of a scholar.
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scholarly article
scholarly research
scholarly debate
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- Comparative
- more scholarly
- Superlative
- most scholarly
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What does “scholarly” mean?
The word “scholarly” means relating to serious academic study, or showing the careful, learned qualities of a scholar. In plain terms, academic in nature, or having the thoughtful, studious manner of a scholar.
How do you use “scholarly” in a sentence?
Here is “scholarly” used in a sentence: “The book offers a scholarly analysis of ancient trade routes.”
What part of speech is “scholarly”?
“Scholarly” is an adjective.
Is “scholarly” a common word?
“Scholarly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
What is the difference between scholarly and academic?
Scholarly emphasizes the careful, learned qualities of serious study, often describing a person's manner or a work's depth of research, while academic more broadly relates to schools, universities, or formal education in general. A piece of writing can be academic simply by being produced in a university setting, but scholarly implies a higher standard of rigor.
What makes an article 'scholarly'?
A scholarly article is typically the product of serious academic study, showing careful research, evidence, and the learned qualities associated with expert analysis, often reviewed by other specialists before publication.
Is scholarly a formal word?
Yes, scholarly is a fairly formal word most often used in academic, educational, or intellectual contexts to describe people, writing, or work connected with serious study.
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