educated

adjective

ed·​u·​cat·​ed ˈe-jə-ˌkā-təd 

1

: having an education

especially : having an education beyond the average

educated speakers

2

a

: giving evidence of training or practice : skilled

educated hands

b

: befitting one that is educated

educated taste

c

: based on some knowledge of fact

an educated guess

educatedness noun

Synonyms

• erudite
• knowledgeable
• learned
• lettered
• literate
• scholarly
• well-read

Examples of educated in a Sentence

These companies want an educated work force.

an educated woman with an impressive career

Recent Examples on the Web

Chinese migrants tend to be more educated and have more resources, often arriving off flights and towing roller bags for the last stretch. —Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2024

Bill Barnes, Howard County’s acting superintendent, said the most effective change will result from leaders, educators and communities statewide embracing the Blueprint and its benefits, such as a more educated workforce. —Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing educated

• self-educated

Kids Definition

educated

adjective

1

: having an education

especially : having an education beyond the average

2

: showing education

educated speech

3

: based on some knowledge of fact

an educated guess