eggheaded

adjective

ˈeg-ˈhe-dəd How to pronounce eggheaded (audio)
Definition of eggheadednext
as in intellectual
much given to learning and thinking a play that appeals mainly to the small body of eggheaded theatergoers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggheaded
  1. intellectual
  2. cerebral
  3. nerdy
  4. scholarly
  5. geeky
  6. highbrow
Adjective
  • Living with the uncertainty about what the future might hold was exciting, overwhelming, an intellectual challenge as well as an emotional one.
    — Annie Karni, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Her accomplishments reflect the creativity, intellectual curiosity, and ambition that define Rutgers graduates, and her connection to New Jersey makes this recognition especially meaningful.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of intellectual
Adjective
  • The cerebral Cady that Bardem inhabits spent nearly two decades in prison convicted for his wife’s murder.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • His appreciation for Twardzik, a tough and cerebral floor general for the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1970s, is a deeper cut.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of cerebral
Adjective
  • There will no longer be a need for a nerdy developer with no people skills.
    — Kiran Kodithala, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The duo encourages fans to do the same at upcoming shows in New York, Toronto, Chicago, and Los Angeles this fall—like the friendship bracelet’s nerdy big sister or adult DIY Scholastic Book Fairs.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of nerdy
Adjective
  • That means regular public access through exhibitions, posted hours, or tours, along with educational programs, lectures, and publications, scholarly research access, and rigorous cataloging.
    — Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Young told the court about his chaotic upbringing and his recent scholarly pursuits.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of scholarly
Adjective
  • But even that store is no longer normal, as geeky fights among patrons quickly turn deadly.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • These shy, geeky songs grope toward feelings that their human vessels don’t fully comprehend.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
Definition of geeky
Adjective
  • And Mel Brooks could blend what some might consider lowbrow slapstick with highbrow satire like no other.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
  • After all, The Odyssey’s initial success has both a highbrow and a lowbrow element to it.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Definition of highbrow
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