well-read

Definitions of well-read
  1. adjective
    well informed or deeply versed through reading
    “respect for a well-read man”
    “well-read in medieval history”
    synonyms:
    informed
    having much knowledge or education
  2. adjective
    highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
    synonyms: knowing, knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated
    educated
    possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
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