Advertisement
Advertisement
well-read
[ wel-red ]
adjective
- having read extensively (sometimes followed by in ):
well-read in oceanography.
well-read
/ ˈwɛlˈrɛd /
adjective
- having read widely and intelligently; erudite
Word History and Origins
Origin of well-read1
Example Sentences
He is well-read on American history, comparing his own plight to that of the anti-Vietnam War protesters who were arrested for allegedly starting riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
There were a handful of others, but all followed the same pattern of being erstwhile intelligent, well-read people, successful in their professional spheres, who went down the rabbit hole.
Think of him as that inquisitive, well-read dinner party guest who ensures that your evening is memorable.
Mrs Clements described her brother as "a kind man, who was well-read and loved his movies and music."
But there's not much about how well-read he was, or what his songs were about.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse