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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After 12 years without a win on the PGA Tour, Tommy Fleetwood became well-versed in handling defeat and disappointment.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Then again, Gretchen and Slade are both desperate and well-versed in this kind of behavior.
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Gabriele Rosani, Harvard Business Review, 27 Aug. 2025
After 12 years without a win on the PGA Tour, Tommy Fleetwood became well-versed in handling defeat and disappointment.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Then again, Gretchen and Slade are both desperate and well-versed in this kind of behavior.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
When employers, managers, and coworkers are well-versed in these behaviors, employees feel acknowledged, supported, and able to navigate grief while maintaining engagement.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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