versed

[vurst]

adjective

1. experienced; practiced; skilled; learned (usually followed byin ).

   She was well versed in Greek and Latin.

versed

/ vɜːst /

adjective

1. thoroughly knowledgeable (about), acquainted (with), or skilled (in)

Other Word Forms

• unversed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of versed¹

1600–10; < Latin versātus busied, engaged ( versatile ), with -ed ² for Latin -ātus

Example Sentences

A classically trained musician versed in jazz, classical and electronica, Berry describes his role as “composing for people’s emotions.”

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Not fully versed on the workings of the reactor, he was concerned that the seawater could lead to another explosion.

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The small-town family from Nepal became, by necessity, versed in the distant Middle Eastern conflict that had claimed their son, whose college education they hoped might transform their fortunes.

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By the time her cover of the Isley Brothers' Shout made her famous, aged 15, she was already versed in hiding her background.

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Some emergency room doctors and nurses who are versed in climate change want more recognition of the ways overheating can precipitate ER visits for heart, respiratory and kidney disease.

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Related Words

• acquainted 
• competent 
• conversant 
• knowledgeable 
• practiced 
• proficient 
• skilled