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

Example Sentences

Very intelligent, well-informed people can and do make almost any argument.

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Among animation and sci-fi fans, being the well-informed sorts they are, Tudyk is known and honored for this body of work as well.

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If this highly educated, well-informed media person of, no doubt, a somewhat liberal bent — no Trump supporter — doesn’t see the threat, that’s worrisome.

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Before this era, most investors believed that skilled professionals who were well-informed could outsmart the market by uncovering hidden opportunities.

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"We now expect Ticketmaster to work with us to address these concerns so, in future, fans can make well-informed decisions when buying tickets," said Hayley Fletcher, interim senior director of consumer protection.

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Related Words

• educated 
• intelligent 
• knowledgeable