Pronunciations
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/ˈsaɪələs/
Adjective
Knowing superficially or imperfectly.
Usage- Archaic
- Examples
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I could wish, that these sciolous Zealots had more Iudgment joyn'd with their Zeal
Notwithstanding much sciolous speculation concerning slavery, […] yet by overruling Providence men have been slaves of masters in all ages and in every country.