learned adjective
1 /ˈlɚnəd/ [more learned; most learned] formal : having or showing a lot of learning, education, or knowledge
▪ a learned scholar ▪ We had a learned discussion about politics. ▪ a learned opinion ▪ She has published articles in both learned [=scholarly] journals and popular magazines. 2 /ˈlɚnd/ — used to describe something that people get or have because of learning or experience ▪ Speaking a language is a learned behavior. ▪ a learned response
▪ a learned scholar ▪ We had a learned discussion about politics. ▪ a learned opinion ▪ She has published articles in both learned [=scholarly] journals and popular magazines.






