well-versed

American  

[wel-vurst] / ˈwɛlˈvɜrst /

adjective

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

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

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well-versed British  

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of well-versed

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

The melons had already been freed from the vine by the cutters, farmworkers well-versed in when the fruit is ripe.

From Los Angeles Times

Is Ridge Sabio well-versed in customs and practices of time period?

From Literature

The deal netted Comstock a foothold in the Western Haynesville and a team of engineers well-versed in the region’s oddities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even if you’re a fan who is well-versed in this biographical information, it’s unclear why things couldn’t have wrapped up on the East Coast.

From Salon

Swift is already well-versed in keeping operations close to the vest and goes to great lengths to preserve the element of surprise in her personal life and career.

From BBC

Related Words

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• schooled
• skilled
• trained
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