well-informed

adjective

well-in·​formed ˈwel-in-ˈfȯrmd 

1

: having extensive knowledge especially of current topics and events

2

: thoroughly knowledgeable in a particular subject

Synonyms

• abreast
• acquainted
• au courant
• conversant
• familiar
• informed
• knowledgeable
• up
• up-to-date
• versed

Examples of well-informed in a Sentence

patients considering LASIK surgery should be well-informed about the risks and possible complications

Recent Examples on the Web

His parents were Eastern European Jewish and mildly observant, and his father Samuel embodied an unusual mix of being a well-read, well-informed, amateur inventor/butcher/grocer. —Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025

Prioritize safety, stay well-informed, and act responsibly to safeguard lives and property. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025

Thompson was rare, courageous workhorse in Florida politics | Commentary Columnist Scott Maxwell says that legislator Geraldine Thompson was a rarity in Florida politics — smart, well-informed and courageous. —Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025

Stay well-informed and take the necessary precautions to shield yourself and others from the potential hazards of extreme heat. —Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for well-informed

• conformed
• deformed
• informed
• malformed
• performed
• preformed
• reformed
• transformed
• unformed
• formed
• normed
• stormed