Synonyms for savant

Most common

pundit · initiate · scholar · sage

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

Antonyms

half-baked, fool

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   A person of learning, especially one who is versed in literature or science.

2. n. 2

   A person who is considered eminent because of their achievements.

Related words

Word family

savvy

Phrases

idiot savant autistic savant

Forms

Plural

savants → pundits, initiates, scholars, sages…

Example sentences

• scholar A great scholar is not necessarily a good teacher.
• sage The Jewish sage Rava was said to have made a golem.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

sage¹

6 letters

doctor², expert², critic², pundit²

7 letters

scholar², erudite³

8 letters

initiate⁴

9 letters

scientist³

11 letters

philosopher⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (doctor² = 2 syllables).