ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sciolous

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsaɪələs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Sciolous is an adjective meaning (archaic) Knowing superficially or imperfectly.

Meaning

(archaic) Knowing superficially or imperfectly.

Example Sentences

I could wish, that these sciolous Zealots had more Iudgment joyn'd with their Zeal
Notwithstanding much sciolous speculation concerning slavery, […] yet by overruling Providence men have been slaves of masters in all ages and in every country.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include imperspicuous, subtil, scurrile, sligh, refined, semicurious.

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