adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Well informed and knowledgeable through having read extensively.

   "You've been through all of F. Scott Fitzgerald's books You are very well-read It's well known"

Adjective

1. 1
   highly educated; having extensive information or understanding wordnet
2. 2
   well informed or deeply versed through reading wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"Tom is well-read and can talk knowledgeably about almost any topic."

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