1. (

• well-read

) well informed or deeply versed through reading; "respect for a well-read man"; "well-read in medieval history" ;

2. (

• knowing ,
• knowledgeable ,
• learned ,
• lettered ,
• well-educated ,
• well-read

) highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; "knowing instructors"; "a knowledgeable critic"; "a knowledgeable audience" ;