What does well-read mean?
Well-read means Well informed and knowledgeable through having read extensively..
Well-read
/ˌwɛl ˈɹɛd/ · adjective
Meaning
Well informed and knowledgeable through having read extensively..
Example Sentences
You've been through all of F. Scott Fitzgerald's books You are very well-read It's well known
Synonyms for well-read
Antonyms for well-read
Related Words
Word Forms
- better-read
- more well-read
- best-read
- most well-read
- well read
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for well-read?
Common synonyms include informed, knowledgeable, enlightened, knowing.
What is the opposite of well-read?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use well-read in a sentence?
You've been through all of F. Scott Fitzgerald's books You are very well-read It's well known
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