educated

American  

[ej-oo-key-tid] / ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. having undergone education.

   educated people.

2. characterized by or displaying qualities of culture and learning.

3. based on some information or experience.

   an educated estimate of next year's sales.

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educated British  

/ ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. having an education, esp a good one

2. displaying culture, taste, and knowledge; cultivated

3. (prenominal) based on experience or information (esp in the phrase an educated guess )

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Other Word Forms

• half-educated adjective
• noneducated adjective
• quasi-educated adjective
• supereducated adjective
• undereducated adjective
• well-educated adjective

Etymology

Origin of educated

First recorded in 1660–70; educate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Until about 25 years ago, educated liberals in Europe and North America barely thought about religion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Across Egypt, Khalil said migration has become "a widespread goal", even among educated professionals.

From Barron's

“Now I can have a much more educated conversation, and ask the right questions” when working with an accountant.

From MarketWatch

"Even though they are educated, there are no job opportunities here."

From Barron's

Family historian Lady Carla Stanley, who is married to the current Lord Stanley, said they were "free thinking" and born to educated, well-travelled mothers.

From BBC

Related Words

• accomplished
• civilized
• cultured
• enlightened
• informed
• intelligent
• knowledgeable
• literate
• prepared
• schooled
• skilled
• trained
• well-read