well-read
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-read
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Bailey chalks this hesitancy up to education, but Motta says it’s not just that, noting that many pet parents today are well-read.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
There were a handful of others, but all followed the same pattern of being erstwhile intelligent, well-read people, successful in their professional spheres, who went down the rabbit hole.
From Salon • Oct. 20, 2024
Mrs Clements described her brother as "a kind man, who was well-read and loved his movies and music."
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023
What this feels like is an eventful, rich, addictive conversation with your smartest, funniest and most well-read friend.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023
He was a short, friendly, black-haired, well-read fellow with hanging lips and bulging eyes.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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