adjective
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well educated in literature, the arts, etc
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literate
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of or characterized by learning or culture
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printed or marked with letters
Other Word Forms
- well-lettered adjective
Etymology
Origin of lettered
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; letter 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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The boxy vehicle has a yellow paint base with the name “Sandy June’s Mobile Frybread Food Truck” elegantly lettered across its long side.
From Literature
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Team will be randomly chosen — or drawn — from each pot and assigned to one of the World Cup groups, lettered A through L in alphabetical order.
From Los Angeles Times
In the evening/night, I recommend time-stamping texts to friends and also having a prearranged meeting point, such as a numbered and lettered speaker column at the larger stages.
From Los Angeles Times
The numbered and lettered speaker columns near the main stage are always a good option.
From Los Angeles Times
He is confident that the Electra is so well-preserved in the icy depths that a photograph will show its radio registration — NR16020 — lettered on its wings.
From Los Angeles Times
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