knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnä-li-jə-bəl 

: having or showing knowledge or intelligence

knowledgeability

ˌnä-li-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

knowledgeableness noun

knowledgeably

ˈnä-li-jə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of knowledgeable

• acquainted
• informed
• familiar
• aware

Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine.

knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction

Recent Examples on the Web

To determine the rankings, CNBC and Belzer incorporated the expertise of several people knowledgeable about athletic program valuations who asked not to be named in order to freely discuss details of the programs. —Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025

And the staff at the museum is extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. —Npr Staff, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025

The Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery in Ishikawa Prefecture is a manufacturing and studio space where local sake makers and knowledgeable educators showcase the techniques of creating Junmai Sake with a roundup of tastings. —Malik Peay, Them., 15 Dec. 2025

Consumers report knowledgeable representatives who customize plans to their needs, plus affordable warranty options for every budget. —Alora Bopray, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl 

: having or showing knowledge or intelligence