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be scholarly
[/bi ˈskɑːlərli/]
verb phrase
ser erudito; ser acadêmico
1.
to demonstrate or display characteristics of a scholar; to engage in academic or intellectual pursuits with rigor and depth
Her approach to research demonstrates that she is scholarly in nature.
Sua abordagem à pesquisa demonstra que ela é erudita por natureza.
2.
to conduct oneself or speak in an academic, learned manner
He tries to be scholarly when discussing philosophy, citing numerous sources.
Ele tenta ser acadêmico ao discutir filosofia, citando várias fontes.
Synonyms
be academic
be erudite
be learned
be intellectually rigorous
be studious
Antonyms
be ignorant
be casual
be unlearned
be superficial
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser erudito; ser acadêmico
Commonly used in educational and intellectual contexts
Portugal
ser erudito; ser académico
Uses Portuguese spelling 'académico'
General
ser culto; ser intelectual
Alternative expressions emphasizing culture and intellect
Related Idioms & Phrases
have one's nose in a book
be an ivory tower intellectual
wear one's learning lightly
be a bookworm
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