well-versed

[wel-vurst]

adjective

1. highly experienced, practiced, or skilled; very knowledgeable; learned.

   He is a well-versed scholar on the subject of biblical literature.

well-versed

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-versed¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Related Words

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