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scholarly

Pronunciation: [ˈskɒl.ər.li]

Word

Context: “education”

(adjective) related to studying, research, or academic things. If someone is scholarly, it means they like to learn and know a lot about different subjects, especially in a serious way.

Example

She published a scholarly article about ancient history that everyone found very interesting.

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His work wasn’t scholarly at all; it was more like a casual blog post.

Example

What makes a book considered scholarly?

Context: “intellectual pursuit”

(adjective) having a serious and formal approach to learning and knowledge. If a person has a scholarly attitude, they are very focused on understanding and examining ideas deeply.

Example

His scholarly attitude helped him understand complex theories in physics.

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She didn’t take a scholarly approach to her studies, often skipping important readings.

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Why is a scholarly approach important in research?

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