versed
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unversed adjective
Etymology
Origin of versed
1600–10; < Latin versātus busied, engaged ( versatile ), with -ed 2 for Latin -ātus
Example Sentences
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She set the tone early by making pianist Mike Garson, best known for his work with David Bowie, but well versed in jazz and classical, the first artist she spoke to.
From Los Angeles Times
Belgium's complex political system means that De Wever is well versed in the art of painstaking negotiations and cobbling together compromise deals.
From Barron's
Red Bull and Verstappen, meanwhile, are fully versed in this situation.
From BBC
A classically trained musician versed in jazz, classical and electronica, Berry describes his role as “composing for people’s emotions.”
From Los Angeles Times
Not fully versed on the workings of the reactor, he was concerned that the seawater could lead to another explosion.
From Literature
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