well-informed

[ wel-in-fawrmd ]

/ ˈwɛl ɪnˈfɔrmd /

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adjective

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

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Words related to well-informed

knowledgeable, educated, intelligent, aware, trained, versed, schooled

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Origin of well-informed

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

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Examples from the Web for well-informed

That we have enough information to put together a well-informed opinion in every controversy.
Who Gets To Talk About Israel?|Emily L. Hauser|December 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Even rational, well-informed people seem to find evidence of a decline in violence hard to believe.
Despite Viral Attack Video, British Crime Rates Are Down|Peter Jukes|November 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He must present himself as a well-informed CEO rather than a managerial Chief Financial Officer.
Brett O’Donnell’s Guide to Tonight’s Veep Debate|Brett O’Donnell|October 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
A well-informed Jewish politico notes that key AIPAC donors were “really exercised.”
The Real Jerusalem Platform Fight|Peter Beinart|September 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST

A breakthrough came the following year when Davies was contacted by a “good and well-informed person.”
The Man Who Busted Murdoch|William Underhill|July 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
George thought the Prince very clever and well-informed at Windsor; and his character always comes out honest.
Miss Eden's Letters|Emily Eden
Well-informed in all things, the Devil must have known that my friend would gain nothing by his visit to futurity.
Seven Men|Max Beerbohm
Well-informed and intelligent spectres, of course (unless they had some private end in view), steer clear of inns altogether.
Old Country Inns of England|Henry P. Maskell
But that sarcastic and well-informed young gentleman is hardly heard in the laughing commotion.
Donald and Dorothy|Mary Mapes Dodge
"Rising five pounds every year," said the well-informed Amelia.
The Small House at Allington|Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for well-informed

well-informed

adjective (well informed when postpositive)

having knowledge about a great variety of subjectshe seems to be a well-informed person

possessing reliable information on a particular subject

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