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

Many guests highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, especially the raft guides, who help make first-time experiences enjoyable and safe. —Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026

The annual Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo brings together the most knowledgeable building experts in the community to give you the opportunity to ask them anything. —Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2026

The staff is compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly committed to helping each person heal. —Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026

What’s the harm, studio executives might wonder, if machines take over work that seems unchallenging and rote to knowledgeable professionals? —Nick Geisler, The Atlantic, 30 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