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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.
well-versed British  

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of well-versed

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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The luxury hotel is a favourite with the diplomatic jet-set, given its proximity to the United Nations, and is well-versed in hosting sensitive talks behind closed doors.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

But the treaty did allow a one-time five-year extension, and his successor, Joe Biden—who had been Obama’s vice president and, before then, a longtime senator well-versed in nuclear issues—quickly called Putin to sign the extension.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

Wirth and Chevron are well-versed in the risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

LuPone is well-versed in calling people out herself, particularly audience members who text during her theater performances.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2025

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

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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