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well-read Definition

well·-read (wel′red′)

adjective

  1. having read much (in a particular subject)
  2. having a wide knowledge of books through having read much

well-read Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • man: A cop who I now know to be Inspector H of A Constabulary turns to me - " A well-read man?
  • reader: So I'm not the most well-read reader of novels.
  • scholar: It is no grand survey or theory, but we are offered personal snapshots of the experience of a very educated, well-read scholar.
  • magazine: Again, coverage was generated in key titles such as the well-read FX magazine.

Modifying Another Word

  • so: I love the fact that Emily is so well-read.
  • very: He was a very well-read, thoughtful man, and agreeable.