Eggheaded — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈeg-ˈhe-dəd/ egg·head·ed

Meaning & Definition of Eggheaded

Eggheaded (adjective)

  1. having the characteristics of an egghead

Eggheaded (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. much given to learning and thinking

    "a play that appeals mainly to the small body of eggheaded theatergoers"

    similar: blue, cerebral, geeky, highbrow, highbrowed, intellectual, intellectualist, intellectualistic, long-haired, nerdish, nerdy
    related: cultivated, cultured, erudite, learned, literate, polyhistoric, polymath, scholarly, well-read, academic, bookish, professorial, didactic, high-toned, hyperintellectual, pedantic, high-hat, snobbish, snobby, snooty, educated, schooled, brainy, bright, brilliant, clever, intelligent, quick-witted, smart
    opposite: anti-intellectual, lowbrow, nonintellectual, philistine
    near: uncultivated, uncultured, ignorant, illiterate, uneducated, unlettered, unread, dumb, foolish, idiotic, moronic, slow, stupid, unintelligent, benighted, unenlightened

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Eggheaded

The most common words with a similar meaning to Eggheaded:

blue, cerebral, geeky, highbrow, highbrowed, intellectual, intellectualist, intellectualistic, long-haired, nerdish, nerdy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Eggheaded

Words with the opposite meaning of Eggheaded:

anti-intellectual, lowbrow, nonintellectual, philistine

Related Words for Eggheaded

cultivated, cultured, erudite, learned, literate, polyhistoric, polymath, scholarly, well-read, academic, bookish, professorial, didactic, high-toned, hyperintellectual, pedantic, high-hat, snobbish, snobby, snooty, educated, schooled, brainy, bright, brilliant, clever, intelligent, quick-witted, smart

Near Antonyms of Eggheaded

uncultivated, uncultured, ignorant, illiterate, uneducated, unlettered, unread, dumb, foolish, idiotic, moronic, slow, stupid, unintelligent, benighted, unenlightened

Word Forms of Eggheaded

Derived words: eggheadedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Eggheaded

First known use: 1938

Frequently Asked Questions about Eggheaded

What does "Eggheaded" mean?

"Eggheaded" means having the characteristics of an egghead. As an adjective, it is defined as: having the characteristics of an egghead.

What is another word for "Eggheaded"?

Other words for "Eggheaded" include blue, cerebral, geeky, highbrow, highbrowed, intellectual, intellectualist and intellectualistic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Eggheaded" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Eggheaded"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Eggheaded". Common alternatives include blue, cerebral, geeky, highbrow, highbrowed, intellectual, intellectualist, intellectualistic, long-haired and nerdish.

What is the opposite of "Eggheaded"?

Antonyms of "Eggheaded" include anti-intellectual, lowbrow, nonintellectual and philistine. Near antonyms include uncultivated, uncultured, ignorant and illiterate.

How do you use "Eggheaded" in a sentence?

Examples of "Eggheaded" in a sentence: "a play that appeals mainly to the small body of eggheaded theatergoers".

Is "Eggheaded" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Eggheaded" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Eggheaded"?

"Eggheaded" is pronounced /ˈeg-ˈhe-dəd/ and divided into syllables as egg·head·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Eggheaded"?

First known use: 1938.