scholarly
UK: ˈskɒləli | US: ˈskɑːlərli
adj. relating to or characteristic of scholars or learning; academic
adj. having or showing knowledge, accuracy, and critical thinking
The word "scholarly" derives from "scholar," which originates from the Old French "escoler" (student) and Latin "scholaris" (of a school), itself from "schola" (school). The suffix "-ly" is an Old English adjectival suffix meaning "having the qualities of." Combined, "scholarly" literally means "having the qualities of a scholar" and evolved to describe rigorous, academic, or learned attributes.
Her scholarly article on medieval literature was published in a prestigious journal.
He approached the debate in a calm, scholarly manner.
The library houses a vast collection of scholarly resources.
Her notes were thorough and scholarly, reflecting years of research.
The professor’s tone was always scholarly, even in casual discussions.