erudite
Showing great knowledge or learning
Examples
In a meeting
“Her erudite presentation on market history impressed the entire board.”
Over coffee
“He's so erudite—he can discuss almost any topic with depth.”
Why this word
knowledgeable
erudite specifically means having deep learning from extensive reading and study, while knowledgeable just means well-informed
educated
erudite implies profound scholarly learning and literary knowledge, while educated broadly means having received instruction
intelligent
erudite describes acquired scholarly knowledge displayed in discourse, while intelligent refers to mental capacity
Usage tip
Use to describe someone whose knowledge is both deep and broad, especially in scholarly areas. Implies formal learning, not just practical experience.
Etymology
Latin: eruditus (learned, instructed) from ex- (out) + rudis (rough, untaught)
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Related words
concise
Giving a lot of information clearly in few words.
comprehension
The ability to understand the meaning or importance of something
abbreviate
Shorten a word, phrase, or text
cognizant
Having knowledge or awareness of something
enlighten
To give someone greater knowledge or understanding about something
rudimentary
Involving or limited to basic principles or foundational knowledge