B2adjectiveeducationsociety
US/ˈedʒ.ə.keɪ.tɪd/
UK/ˈedʒ.ʊ.keɪ.tɪd/
having had a good level of schooling and knowledge, often through university study
In context
She is a highly educated woman who speaks four languages.
Educated people are often better able to find stable jobs.
It was an educated guess, based on years of experience in the field.
Words that go with educated
adverb + adjective
- highly educatedMost of our staff are highly educated.
- well educatedHe is well educated and reads widely.
- poorly educatedMany workers there are poorly educated and underpaid.
adjective + noun
- educated guessMy estimate is just an educated guess.
- educated classThe book was written for the educated class of the time.
adjective + preposition
- educated atShe was educated at a small private school.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
an education manCorrect: an educated man
Incorrect:
a high educated personCorrect: a highly educated person