What does sophomoric mean?
Sophomoric means Of, relating to, or characteristic of a sophomore..
Sophomoric
/sɒfəˈmɒɹɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a sophomore..
Definitions by Sense
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of a sophomore.
- Conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature.
- Pretentious; inflated in style or manner.
Example Sentences
The editors agree with that “and make that puerile, sophomoric, and jejune too,” says Beard.
sophomoric affectation
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Antonyms for sophomoric
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Word Forms
- more sophomoric
- most sophomoric
Usage Notes
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The editors agree with that “and make that puerile, sophomoric, and jejune too,” says Beard.
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