Meaning & Definition of word "Scholarly"

Scholarly

/ˈskɒl.ə.li/

1. Relating to or characteristic of scholars or scholarship; academic in nature.
- Example: She published a scholarly article in a prestigious journal.
2. Involving serious academic study and research.
- Example: His scholarly pursuits led him to win several research grants.
3. Demonstrating knowledge, research, or academic rigor.
- Example: The conference featured many scholarly presentations on modern literature.
4. Intended for or suitable to academic or educational purposes; erudite.
- Example: The book offers a scholarly perspective on ancient civilizations.

Derived from 'scholar' + '-ly', indicating a characteristic or quality of being scholarly.

scholarly pursuit:

The act of engaging in serious academic study.

scholarly article:

An article that is written for an academic audience and undergoes peer review.

scholar:

A learned person, especially one who studies a particular subject in depth.

scholarship:

Academic study or achievement; learning at a high level.

Meaning: Brainiac

Example Sentence: He's such a brainiac; he spends all his time in scholarly topics.

Meaning: Bookworm

Example Sentence: She's a total bookworm, always absorbed in scholarly reads.