lettered

adjective

let·​tered ˈle-tərd 

1

a

: learned, educated

b

: of, relating to, or characterized by learning : cultured

2

: inscribed with or as if with letters

Synonyms of lettered

• literate
• educated
• scholarly

Examples of lettered in a Sentence

the lettered crowd is well acquainted with the author, but the average reader probably hasn't heard of him

Recent Examples on the Web

The divisions are lettered from Alpha through Lima; some are smaller, some a little bigger, depending on how challenging the search areas are, McQuarrie told CNN. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 18 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for lettered

• unfettered
• unlettered
• bettered
• fettered