knowledgeable

1 of 2

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

knowledgeability

2 of 2

noun

knowl·​edge·​abil·​i·​ty

variants or less commonly knowledgability

ˌ⸗⸗əˈbilətē, 

-lətē, 

-i

: the quality or state of being knowledgeable

Synonyms of knowledgeable

Adjective

• acquainted
• informed
• familiar
• aware

Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

Adjective

I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine.

knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Johnson questioned the strategy of agents attempting to enter an immigration law office, given that attorneys are more knowledgeable of the law compared to the average person. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Such sales would generate revenue to help pay merger costs, one of the knowledgeable sources said. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Staying here feels less like checking into a safari camp than visiting knowledgeable friends who are deeply passionate about protecting this extraordinary landscape. — Nicola Shepherd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026

The small bookstore eventually grew into a distinctive London chain known for browsing-friendly stores, knowledgeable booksellers, and shelves intentionally tilted upwards to best catch the light. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1825, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl 

: having or showing knowledge or intelligence