knowledgeable
adjective
knowl·edge·able
ˈnä-li-jə-bəl 
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence
I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine.
knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction
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Oliver Wang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Our expert staff and knowledgeable freelance contributors test each lens based on a variety of factors, including its construction, ease of use, design and most importantly, optical performance.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Running in the Democratic primary to replace Mendoza, who is contemplating a potential run for Chicago mayor, is an experienced and knowledgeable field of candidates.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
On the tarmac, the lovers crouch, pressing their foreheads together, as if knowledgeable about their impending end.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for knowledgeable
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“Knowledgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knowledgeable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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knowledgeable
adjective
knowl·edge·able
ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
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