scholarly
C2
adj
adv
Freq #39448
Meanings
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1
adj
characteristic of scholars or scholarship
scholarly pursuits
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2
adj
Characteristic of a scholar.
Here undoubtedly the foundations were laid for the notable research work and the scholarly outlook for which his name is remembered.
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3
adj
Of or relating to scholastics or scholarship.
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4
adv
In a scholarly manner
Etymology
From scholar + -ly.
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Word family
Derived forms
nonscholarlyscholarlinesssemischolarlyunscholarly
Related forms
scholastically