View synonyms for well-versed

well-versed

[ wel-vurst ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

highly experienced, practiced, or skilled; very knowledgeable; learned:
He is a well-versed scholar on the subject of biblical literature.

well-versed

First recorded in 1590–1600

But to Swift, well-versed in Hollywood dating, this is inconsequential.

In addition, the average layperson in this time period was well versed in theology.

But the news had not reached most senators, even those most well-versed on intelligence and defense issues.

Scott, like Beyer, is well versed in the economic challenges of her district.

As head of MSG and Cablevision, Dolan is well versed in all the various interests of AMM-MSG, save one: publishing.

As a brilliant conversationalist and well-versed political economist he has few rivals in his country.

I knew the names of things and was well versed in the theory and statistics of repairs and renewals, but that was all.

She also was well versed in Latin, in which language she composed several pieces.

He was too well versed in the signs of love not to interpret aright Nita's looks and blushes.

George was resolute, skilful in intrigue, and by that time well versed in politics.

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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