Synonyms: informed
Definition: having much knowledge or education
Usage: an informed public; informed opinion; the informed customer
Similar words: au courant, au fait, abreast, up on
Definition: being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
Usage: kept abreast of the latest developments; constant revision keeps the book au courant; always au fait on the latest events; up on the news
Similar words: advised
Definition: having received information
Usage: be kept advised
Similar words: conversant, familiar
Definition: (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
Usage: conversant with business trends; familiar with the complex machinery; he was familiar with those roads
Similar words: enlightened, educated
Definition: characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved
Usage: an educated guess; an enlightened electorate
Similar words: hep, hip, hip to
Definition: informed about the latest trends
Similar words: wise, wise to, knowing
Definition: evidencing the possession of inside information
Similar words: knowing, knowledgeable
Definition: alert and fully informed
Usage: a knowing collector of rare books; surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on
Similar words: privy
Definition: (followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known
Usage: privy to the details of the conspiracy
Similar words: well-read
Definition: well informed or deeply versed through reading
Usage: respect for a well-read man; well-read in medieval history