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be erudite
[bi ˈɛruːdaɪt]
verb phrase
ser erudito
1.
to possess or display extensive knowledge acquired through scholarly study; to be learned or scholarly
He strives to be erudite in his field of medieval history.
Ele se esforça para ser erudito em sua área de história medieval.
2.
to demonstrate intellectual sophistication and deep learning in one's speech or writing
She aims to be erudite without being pretentious.
Ela almeja ser erudita sem ser pretenciosa.
Synonyms
be learned
be scholarly
be knowledgeable
be well-read
be intellectual
Antonyms
be ignorant
be unlearned
be uneducated
be illiterate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser erudito
commonly used in academic and intellectual contexts
Portugal
ser erudito
traditional usage in scholarly contexts; may also use 'culto' for educated
General
ser culto e instruído
alternative phrase emphasizing both culture and instruction
Related Idioms & Phrases
a walking encyclopedia
have one's nose in a book
be a scholar and a gentleman
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