well-informed

[wel-in-fawrmd]

adjective

1. having extensive knowledge, as in one particular subject or in a variety of subjects.

well-informed

adjective

1. having knowledge about a great variety of subjects

   he seems to be a well-informed person

2. possessing reliable information on a particular subject

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-informed¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Related Words

• educated 
• intelligent 
• knowledgeable