eruditely
- adverb
- /ˈɛrʊˌdaɪtli/
- Formal
- She wrote her thesis eruditely, demonstrating deep insight into the subject matter and a thorough understanding of the theories involved.
Examples
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In any case, you will have to continue to so eruditely and snidely issue your judgments all the while continuing to carefully avoid the actual historic facts (even when posters try to steer you right to them).
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I'm willing to believe the pronoun that was referring to the "roads and bridges" of the previous sentence, but that still has absolutely no implications for current policy debates, as Julian Sanchez eruditely explains here.
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The professor spoke eruditely about the complexities of quantum physics, impressing all the students in the lecture hall.
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During the panel discussion, the speaker presented his arguments eruditely, drawing on extensive research and a wide range of sources.
Synonyms
In a way that shows strong understanding of a subject
In a way that shows deep understanding of a subject or situation
In a way that shows deep knowledge about a subject
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Etymology
Eruditely comes from the Latin verb erudire, which meant 'to teach' and comes from the root rudis meaning 'rough', the same root as the English word rude. So to speak eruditely is to speak in a well-educated, polished way.