sound educated

Frequency: 6.57.9 per million words

Used when someone's speech suggests they are educated.

educatedVERB + ADJECTIVE

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sound

Examples (10)

  • He uses complex vocabulary in an attempt to sound more educated.
  • With her precise grammar and clear articulation, she always sounds very educated.
  • If you want to sound educated in the interview, avoid using slang.
  • The way he structured his arguments made him sound highly educated on the subject.
  • She didn't have a degree, but her extensive reading made her sound just as educated as any professor.
  • Trying too hard to sound educated can sometimes come across as unnatural.
  • The politician's speech was carefully crafted to make him sound both relatable and educated.
  • Even when discussing simple topics, his choice of words made him sound educated.
  • Does my presentation sound educated enough for an academic conference?
  • He sounded so educated that everyone assumed he had a Ph.D.