What does it mean when someone says well versed?
highly experienced, practiced, or skilled; very knowledgeable; learned: He is a well-versed scholar on the subject of biblical literature.
What does it mean to be versed in something?
: having knowledge or skill as a result of experience, study, or practice He is versed in art.
Where does the term well versed come from?
Versed comes from the Latin word versari which means basically “to busy oneself, to be engaged.” If you’re versed (sounds like “verst”) in a subject, you’ve busied yourself with it and now you know it well. A history professor is versed in history.
What is another word for well versed?
What is another word for well-versed?
| knowledgeable | informed |
|---|---|
| familiar | experienced |
| well-informed | well-read |
| versed | switched-on |
| sussed | acquainted |
Is well knowledged a word?
adjective. Possessing great knowledge; knowledgeable.
What pedagogue means?
teacher
Definition of pedagogue : teacher, schoolmaster especially : a dull, formal, or pedantic teacher.
What’s another word for seasoned professional?
What is another word for seasoned?
| expert | experienced |
|---|---|
| professional | veteran |
| knowledgeable | familiar |
| hardened | pro |
| mature | habituated |
Who is a skillful person?
1. 2. The definition of skillful is someone or something that shows talent or adeptness. A person who plays the piano extremely well is an example of someone who would be described as a skillful piano player.
What does it mean when someone says that it means a lot?
That is something to be grateful for and saying that it means a lot would be sincere. If a high school friend unexpectedly shows up at your college graduation to surprise you, would thank that person and say that it really means a lot to you. Although this may seem like an insignificant gesture, to them it means a lot.
Is the word “be well” commonly used in a sentence?
As far as I know it is not commonly used. In fact it sounds so unusual, it was used as a salutation in the 1993 science fiction movie “Demolition Man” (Sylvester Stallone and Sandra Bullock), where people from a sanitized and pacifist future reality would wish each other “be well” instead of “good bye”.
What is the origin of the phrase “be well” in English?
In Yiddish, the expresssion “Zei gezunt” (“be well”) is very commonly used, and often as a way of saying goodbye. If I had to hazard a guess, I’d say that the usage of “be well” in English as words of parting originated in areas of the US with a large Yiddish-speaking population, and gradually gained wider popularity.
What do you say when someone says ‘be well’?
I still use “goodbye” and other idioms, but when I say “be well” I mean something more emotional, deeper. It’s my way of saying, “For however long passes between now and when we next see each other I hope you have a good life. Have a joyous life. A prosperous life. A healthy life.