well-informed
Americanadjective
adjective
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having knowledge about a great variety of subjects
he seems to be a well-informed person
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possessing reliable information on a particular subject
Etymology
Origin of well-informed
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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But one well-informed Serbian source told the BBC this could happen as early as Monday, when Serbian authorities are expected to release the first results of their investigation.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
So do well-informed experts and, more troubling, insiders with the ability to manipulate the betting markets that are proliferating so rapidly.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Because of their business and interests in worldly affairs, Mr. McGinnis claims, the rich tend to be well-informed on policy matters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
For a democracy to exist, as those who founded this nation taught us, we need a well-informed electorate.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026
William Bright said that he had never been to school a day in his life, but he “venerated” his well-informed wife and willingly “submitted to her judgment and influence.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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