Pronunciation: [ er-yoo-dahyt, er-oo-dahyt ]
Definition: adjective
characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly
Origin: 1375-1425
Etymology: Late Middle English, from Latin ērudītus
Usage:
Synonyms:
knowledgeable
literate
scholarly
brainy
cultivated
educated
highbrow
in the know
into
learned
lettered
savvy
scholastic
studious
well-read
wise up
Antonyms:
uneducated
common
ignorant
uncultured
Example: The erudite student graduated at the top of his class.