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

The staff is knowledgeable about the area and was ready to give recommendations on where to grab breakfast nearby or to point me towards the umbrellas during a snow storm. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Those who do consult a professional, according to Nationwide, report being more knowledgeable and prepared than those who don’t. — David Chavern, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Jonathan has openly praised Japanese denim, from its craftsmanship to quality and skin feel, and is very knowledgeable in making high-quality jeans. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026

Thomas complains about being stuck in the Keanu Reeves movie Speed, which sends Paladin off on a surprisingly indignant, knowledgeable pop-culture rant. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 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