well-versed

[wel-vurst]

adjective

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

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

well-versed

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-versed¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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

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

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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.

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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.

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"He's well-versed in the bush and there's caves up there, so it'll be a while before they find him, I think," a neighbour told the ABC.

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