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

• literate
• scholarly
• civilized
• cultured

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

Often, CISOs must make educated guesses about the frequency and impact of digital threats, which can undermine their credibility in front of the board. —Steve Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Kennedy has lauded the new ACIP appointees as a team of educated and capable advisers. —Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 June 2025

This is a great opportunity to hear diverse personal perspectives on the topic and become more educated. —Cheryl Rogers, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025

Americans have become substantially less educated and pay much less attention to the world. —Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing educated

• self-educated

Rhymes for educated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

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