🇬🇧🇪🇸 academic - aplicado : English Lesson
adjective
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Meaning of "academic" ("aplicado"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
If someone is academic, it means they are very good at schoolwork, like reading, writing, and math, and they actually enjoy learning new things. An academic person likes books, homework, and studying big ideas, and they usually do very well in class and on tests.
He tried to appear academic by stroking an invisible beard and saying, “Interesting hypothesis,” to the lunch menu.
He felt extremely academic wearing three pairs of glasses while reading a picture book with only six words in it.
The baby sounded academic, babbling loudly at the history channel as if correcting it.
She put on an academic face, then dramatically opened her notebook and realized it was upside down.
Owls are often seen as academic animals because their big eyes and calm faces make them look like they’re always thinking deep, wise thoughts.
An academic student sits by the window, pencil moving. Academic books form a small wall; academic notes cover the desk. An academic test has a tough puzzle; she smiles, writes the answer in neat lines, and the teacher brings a small academic medal. She breathes out, proud, tears shining bright.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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