Scholar

usgb/ˈskɑːlər/
noun

A person who studies, especially one who is very good at their studies or who studies a lot.

Emma is the top scholar in her class.
Visual representation of "scholar" - A person who studies, especially one who is very good at their studies or who studies a lot.

Often appears as...

  • top scholar
  • brilliant scholar
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Studious Implication

Implies someone who loves learning and spends a lot of time studying.

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My cousin is such a scholar; you'll always find her buried in books.
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Not Always Professional

A scholar isn't always a professional; it can be anyone deeply engaged in study.

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Even as a hobbyist historian, he's quite the scholar on ancient Rome.
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Positive Connotation

Being called a scholar is usually a compliment, suggesting intelligence and diligence.

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After winning the science fair, her teacher called her a remarkable scholar.
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