erudite UK /ˈɛɹ.ʊ.daɪt/US /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Learned, scholarly, with emphasis on knowledge gained from books.The professor gave an erudite lecture that impressed everyone in the audience.His erudite knowledge of ancient history made him a sought-after speaker. noun1 •a learned or scholarly person formserudites · more erudite · most erudite