Synonyms of ivory-towered

ivory-towered

adjective

ˈī-v(ə-)rē-ˈtau̇(-ə)rd 

as in academical

very learned or educated but inexperienced in practical matters

an ivory-towered elite that always favors the candidate who is idealistic but unelectable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• academical
• academic
• ivory-towerish
• intellectual
• ivory-tower
• cerebral
• highbrow
• eggheaded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knowing
• sharp
• shrewd
• hardheaded
• astute
• tough-minded
• canny
• hard-nosed
• clear-sighted
• sharp-witted