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well-educated

well-ed·u·cat·ed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [wel ej-oo-key-tid]
    • /wɛl ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪ tɪd/
    • /wel ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wel ej-oo-key-tid]
    • /wɛl ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪ tɪd/

Definitions of well-educated word

  • adjective well-educated having undergone education: educated people. 1
  • adjective well-educated characterized by or displaying qualities of culture and learning. 1
  • adjective well-educated based on some information or experience: an educated estimate of next year's sales. 1
  • adjective well-educated having had a good education 0
  • adjective well-educated highly educated. 0
See all 5 definitions of well-educated

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Origin of well-educated

First appearance:

before 1660
One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; educate + -ed2

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Parts of speech for Well-educated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Well-educated

well-educated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for well-educated

adj well-educated

  • in the know — to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully.
  • learned — having much knowledge; scholarly; erudite: learned professors.

adjective well-educated

  • cultured — If you describe someone as cultured, you mean that they have good manners, are well educated, and know a lot about the arts.
  • erudite — Having or showing great knowledge or learning.
  • grounded — the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground.
  • literate — able to read and write.
All 6 Synonyms of well-educated

Related words

  • chattering class

    well-educated members of the upper-middle or upper class who freely express especially liberal opinions or judgments on current issues and events.

  • educated

    having undergone education: educated people.

  • standard of living

    a grade or level of subsistence and comfort in everyday life enjoyed by a community, class, or individual: The well-educated generally have a high standard of living.

  • yumpie

    a young, well-educated person who has a professional career and aspires to a higher social and economic status; yuppie.

  • yuppie

    a young, ambitious, and well-educated city-dweller who has a professional career and an affluent lifestyle.
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