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

And for those who are unsure of how to start the process or where to find helpful information, community partners not only offer homeownership seminars but also have knowledgeable, caring professionals available to help. — Patricia Mason, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026

An environmental consultant by trade, Simmons might be the most knowledgeable person about Ashe who has never worked there. — Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2026

However, just half of guests saw lounge staff as happy (52%) and/or knowledgeable (51%). — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Regarded as widely knowledgeable in Islamic jurisprudence, he is believed to exercise authority largely from Kandahār. — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 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