educated

[ej-oo-key-tid] / ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

learned, experienced

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplished civilized cultured enlightened informed intelligent knowledgeable literate prepared schooled skilled trained well-read

STRONG

coached corrected cultivated developed enriched finished fitted formed initiated instructed lettered nurtured polished refined shaped taught tutored

WEAK

acquainted with brainy erudite expert literary professional scholarly scientific tasteful versed in well-informed well-taught well-versed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorant inexperienced stupid unaware uneducated uninformed unprepared

STRONG

unrefined unsophisticated

WEAK

illiterate uncultured

Example Sentences

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Barnum catered to a growing middle class, who were better educated, regularly reading newspapers and magazines, and interested in seeing what the world had to offer, says Robert Wilson, author of “Barnum: An American Life.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Doctors, nurses and physician assistants need to be better educated about the rising incidence and symptoms, Kundranda said.

From The Wall Street Journal

All are attracted by low wages, and a tradition of industry and educated workers.

From BBC

In the 15 years before he took power, Doumbouya gained extensive international experience, including being educated to master's level in France and serving in the French Foreign Legion.

From BBC

“I was fortunate that my parents worked really hard to get us educated in some of the best schools.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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