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

Getting to push yourself out of your comfort zone, see sprawling views of the Sierra Nevada and climb with kind, knowledgeable guides is an unforgettable experience. — Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Many members of staff have been here for decades, which shows in the relaxed, knowledgeable approach and the sense that, at heart, this is a family home. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Staff are attentive and knowledgeable but unobtrusive, and the cocktails are excellent. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026

Came in very knowledgeable of the game, very mature and just ready to go. — Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 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