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Scholarly

Like a scholar, or learned person; showing the qualities of a scholar; as, a scholarly essay or critique.

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Academic 84% connected

Alt. of Academical

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Academic 84% connected

Alt. of Academical

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Bookish 84% connected

Given to reading; fond of study; better acquainted with books than with men; learned from books.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Bookish 84% connected

Given to reading; fond of study; better acquainted with books than with men; learned from books.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Erudite 84% connected

Characterized by extensive reading or knowledge; well instructed; learned.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Erudite 84% connected

Characterized by extensive reading or knowledge; well instructed; learned.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Learned 84% connected

of Learn

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Learned 84% connected

of Learn

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Pedantic 84% connected

Alt. of Pedantical

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Pedantic 84% connected

Alt. of Pedantical

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Studious 84% connected

Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Studious 84% connected

Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Scholar 74% connected

One who attends a school; one who learns of a teacher; one under the tuition of a preceptor; a pupil; a disciple; a learner; a student.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Scholar 74% connected

One who attends a school; one who learns of a teacher; one under the tuition of a preceptor; a pupil; a disciple; a learner; a student.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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See also 6

Critical 66% connected

Qualified to criticise, or pass judgment upon, literary or artistic productions.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Critical 66% connected

Qualified to criticise, or pass judgment upon, literary or artistic productions.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Intellectual 66% connected

Belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental; as, intellectual powers, activities, etc.

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Intellectual 66% connected

Belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental; as, intellectual powers, activities, etc.

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Profound 66% connected

Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to a great depth; deep.

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Profound 66% connected

Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to a great depth; deep.

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