HOME > LOOK UP & LEARN

V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary


savant

noun

Definition: a smart or scholarly person

Synonyms: authority, expert, specialist, genius, professor, scholar, educator, whiz

Antonyms: dummy

Tips: Savant is derived from the French savoir, which means "to know." Savants are people who are highly intelligent and knowledgeable or are experts in a particular field.

Usage Examples:

My tutor was a math savant who could solve all of my calculus problems. (expert, specialist)

The child had learning disabilities in school but was a savant when it came to music. (genius, whiz)

He never has to worry about computer problems because his girlfriend is a technology savant. (specialist, expert)

The child savant began college at the age of twelve. (genius)


Want to Learn More Words Like savant?
Discover How You Can Improve Your
Vocabulary 10 to 100 Times Faster with
the Power Vocabulary Builder

Dear Friend,

The definition and lessons for the word savant were made available by the Power Vocabulary Builder.

The Power Vocabulary Builder will help you develop a fuller, richer vocabulary 10 to 100 times faster than any other program available.

Visit the the Power Vocabulary Builder site right now to discover how you can get full access to this breakthrough program today!

What's your vocabulary level?
Power Vocabulary Builder
FREE E-mail Course!

Drop your details in the boxes below to receive a FREE vocabulary course: