Advanced and Proficiency Vocabulary for Exams(e.g.GRE, Banks, Civil Services, SAT / LSAT). For IELTS/TOEFL, and everyday spoken vocabulary, go to our Spoken Vocabulary Database.
‘Erudite’ is a formal word used to describe somebody or something displaying a high degree of learning or knowledge. While most frequently used in relation to a highly knowledgeable person, it can also be used to express something, such as a book or style of writing, that is learned and cultured.
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Synonyms | learned, scholarly, enlightened, | ||
Antonyms | fatuoussuperficial | ignorant, |
It was a highly erudite book, which made it an informative and intellectually stimulating read.
Our erudite editor at the newspaper is great at seeing how a story can be improved and is a fountain of knowledge.
Michael was known for his erudition and teaching skills, which made him a favorite with the students at the school.