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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Nick Geisler, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Treadle Yard Goods, known for its wide fabric selection and knowledgeable employees, closed over the summer as owner Michele Hoaglund underwent cancer treatment.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 29 Dec. 2025
The knowledgeable staff provides expert guidance, so discovering southern Italy’s wines feels fun, relaxed, and approachable.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Ted is an incredible writer who, as a cadaver dog handler, is also very knowledgeable about the search process.
—The Editors, Outside, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Knowledgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knowledgeable. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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knowledgeable
adjective
knowl·edge·able
ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
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