learned

adjective
UK: /ˈlɜːnd/
US: /ˈlɝːnd/

  1. Having a lot of knowledge gained from study.

    1. She is a very learned woman learned in history and literature. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was considered a learned scholar, deeply immersed in ancient philosophies and texts. [ ] [ ]

  2. Showing or suggesting great learning or knowledge.

    1. He gave a learned lecture on the topic of economics. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article was a learned discussion of current events, citing a number of sources. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

knowledgeable scholarly educated studious erudite
learned verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of learn: to gain knowledge or skill.

    1. I learned to ride a bike when I was five years old. [ ] [ ]
    2. She learned from her mistakes, and is now a successful businesswoman. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "learned" in English means: Having a lot of knowledge gained from study., Showing or suggesting great learning or knowledge..

The phonetic transcription of "learned" is /ˈlɜːnd/ in British English and /ˈlɝːnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "learned": knowledgeable, scholarly, educated, studious, erudite.

Example usage of "learned": "She is a very learned woman learned in history and literature.". More examples on the page.