knowledgeable

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

Synonyms

• acquainted
• informed
• familiar
• aware

Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine.

knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction

Recent Examples on the Web

Impressing hardcore fans can be a tricky business, as the most knowledgeable and dedicated devotees of a fandom can also be the most protective and critical of inauthenticity. —Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025

There, travelers can familiarize themselves with the capital’s founding and complex past, especially with the help of a knowledgeable tour guide. —Zoe Shapiro, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025

Randall Kennedy, owner of Dallas Fort Worth Wildlife Control, is very knowledgeable on which snakes are present in North Texas. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2025

Munro also tells Robb Report that Spottswoode Estate Cabernet is seen regularly at auction in North America, often coming from the collections of some of Christie’s most knowledgeable consignors. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl 

: having or showing knowledge or intelligence