[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

well-read \well"-read`\, a.
   of extensive reading; deeply versed; -- often followed by in.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

well-read
     adj 1: well informed or deeply versed through reading; "respect for
            a well-read man"; "well-read in medieval history"
     2: highly educated; having extensive information or
        understanding; "an enlightened public"; "knowing
        instructors"; "a knowledgeable critic"; "a knowledgeable
        audience" syn: enlightened, knowing, knowledgeable,
         learned, lettered, well-educated
see also:
enlightened knowing knowledgeable learned lettered well-educated 

[3] : Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

19 moby thesaurus words for "well-read":
   acquainted with, at home in, at home with, conversant with,
   familiar with, informed in, intimate with, master of,
   proficient in, strong in, up on, versed in, well-educated,
   well-grounded, well-informed, well-posted, well-read in,
   well-versed, widely read

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