Book-learned
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Book-learned is an adjective meaning (often derogatory) Versed in books; having knowledge derived from books, as opposed to from practical knowledge.
Meaning
(often derogatory) Versed in books; having knowledge derived from books, as opposed to from practical knowledge.
Example Sentences
Whate'er these book-learn'd block-heads say, Solon's the veriest fool in all the play.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include erudite, classical, bookly, learned, literate, academic.
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