erudite

/ˈerudaɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈerjədaɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈer-ə-ˌdīt ˈer-yə-/ (ame, mw)

erudite — adjective

  • eruditepositive
  • more eruditecomparative
  • most eruditesuperlative

1. showing deep learning and a broad understanding of serious subjects, often in a

1.形容詞C2
釋義

showing deep learning and a broad understanding of serious subjects, often in a scholarly way

例句

Tariq sounded erudite while explaining Roman trade routes.

pattern: sound + erudite while explaining a topic

The host's erudite remarks about opera surprised the late-night audience.

erudite + remarks for learned public speech

同義詞
  • learned

    more traditional and often used for someone with serious academic knowledge

  • scholarly

    strongly tied to academic work, writing, or research

  • well-read

    stresses knowledge gained from reading rather than overall intellectual tone

  • knowledgeable

    broader and more neutral; it does not sound as formal or academic

反義詞
  • ignorant

    much stronger and negative; lacking knowledge rather than showing deep learning

  • uninformed

    suggests missing information, not the formal scholarly quality of 'erudite'

文法句型

an erudite + noun

be + erudite

sound + erudite

用法筆記

Common in formal praise of a person, lecture, review, or comment that shows deep study. It usually suggests academic or literary learning rather than everyday practical skill.

常見錯誤

❌My cousin is erudite at fixing bikes.
✅My cousin is skilled at fixing bikes.
💡'Erudite' describes learned knowledge, not practical hands-on ability.
❌The worksheet is erudite for beginners.
✅The worksheet is too advanced for beginners.
💡'Erudite' means learned or scholarly, not simply hard for learners.