Scholarly

/ˈskɒl.ə.li/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of scholars or scholarship; academic in nature.

She published a scholarly article in a prestigious journal.

Involving serious academic study and research.

His scholarly pursuits led him to win several research grants.

Demonstrating knowledge, research, or academic rigor.

The conference featured many scholarly presentations on modern literature.

Intended for or suitable to academic or educational purposes; erudite.

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.

Brainiac

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

Bookworm

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