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scholarly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈskɑːlərli/ · UK /ˈskɒləli/

scholarly means: Relating to serious study and research, especially at a university.

adjective

ACADEMIC STUDYC1

Relating to serious study and research, especially at a university.

  • She writes for a scholarly journal.
  • The book includes scholarly research on medieval trade.
  • These scholarly articles discuss the history of the language.

Similar words: academic

Common phrases: scholarly research, scholarly article, scholarly journal

LEARNED MANNERC1

Showing the knowledge, careful thinking, or habits of someone who studies a subject deeply.

  • He has a scholarly manner.
  • Her scholarly habits include checking every source carefully.
  • His answer was thoughtful and scholarly.

Similar words: learned, erudite

Common phrases: scholarly manner, scholarly mind, scholarly approach

Questions about scholarly

What does scholarly mean?

Relating to serious study and research, especially at a university.

What is scholarly in other languages?

Türkçe: akademik · Español: académico · Français: universitaire · Deutsch: wissenschaftlich · Italiano: accademico · 日本語: 学術的な

How do you pronounce scholarly?

In American English /ˈskɑːlərli/; in British English /ˈskɒləli/.

How do you use scholarly in a sentence?

She writes for a scholarly journal. The book includes scholarly research on medieval trade.

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