Definitions

learned

[lur-nid, lurnd] / ˈlɜr nɪd, lɜrnd /

ADJECTIVE

well-informed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplished educated scholarly scientific studied well-educated

STRONG

cultivated cultured experienced grave grounded lettered versed

WEAK

abstruse academic bookish brainy conversant deep erudite esoteric expert highbrow in the know intellectual judicious literary literate omniscient pansophic pedantic philosophic philosophical polymath professorial recondite sage sapient sharp skilled solemn solid sound studious well-grounded well-read well-rounded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

uneducated

STRONG

green ignorant immature inexperienced unsophisticated

WEAK

stupid uninformed

Example Sentences

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"Lessons do need to be learned," added Helen.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

We also learned a lot of lessons in the 1970s and therefore now maintain strategic petroleum reserves that can provide a near-term buffer.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Last week I learned that I too have been accused by Pangram, albeit indirectly, of publishing AI-generated content.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Since then, investors have learned enough about Trump’s decision-making to disregard the chatter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Though he was a preacher’s son, it was at school where he learned to turn the other cheek.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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