book smart

A form of book-smart — Having knowledge obtained by reading and studying, rather than by practical experience.

Meanings

adjectivebook smart (comparative book smarter, superlative book smartest)

comparative book smarter · superlative book smartest

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of book-smart.
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book smart. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/book%20smart

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Chicago

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