well-versed
adjective
variants
or well versed
: having knowledge gained by close association, study, or experience : versed
—usually used with in
She is well-versed in the classics.
His star would continue to rise in the blues world, where he became known as an inventive, fiery guitar player well-versed in various shades of the blues.—
Eric Volmers
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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Having someone on-hand who was well-versed in the installation process proved to be necessary for me, as the TV box only came with screws for a wood wall mount.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
The single mother-of-four was already well-versed in working abroad to support her young family, having previously been employed as a sales assistant in Dubai.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
Although blame for the incidents has been very difficult to pin down, NATO officials and experts say Russia is well-versed in hybrid warfare.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-versed
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“Well-versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-versed. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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