clued-in

Aware of things

Clued-in describes someone who is well-informed or aware of what's happening: She's pretty clued-in about office politics.

The term suggests insider knowledge or sharp awareness that others might lack.

To be clued in (unhyphenated) is to be informed about something: Nobody clued me in about the dress code.

informed

briefed

Given essential information

advised · privy · posted · alerted · forewarned · current · abreast · versed · well-informed · hip

aware

alert

Warning or watchfulness

observant · mindful · heedful · vigilant · awake · discerning · watchful · attentive · perceptive · sharp

knowledgeable

expertise

Skill from extensive practice

scholarly · proficient · adept · acquainted · versed · literate · competent · skilled · educated · experienced

Opposites
awareness/knowledge

clued-inclueless

Lacking any understanding

oblivious · unaware · ignorant · uninformed · in the dark

social perceptiveness

clued-inout of touch

Lacking current awareness

clueless · oblivious · behind the times · unhip · square

Family

clue, include, exclude, including, included, clueless, clues, secluded, excluding

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G