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

• abreast
• acquainted
• au courant
• conversant
• familiar
• informed
• up
• up-to-date
• versed
• well-informed

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

The broadcast featured knowledgeable, engaging announcers; a sparkling, savvy studio crew doing the halftime report; and an alternate broadcast hosted by two of the greatest players ever, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi. —Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2024

According to knowledgeable sources, NAI and Skydance have now entered into a provisional agreement covering such exclusive negotiations, likely with a basic outline of potential deal terms. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024

Reviews also highlight their customer service team, citing fast responses and knowledgeable representatives. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

Moreover, according to one knowledgeable source, Willis will now be the primary point of contact for defense lawyers in any future plea negotiations, a role that Wade had previously played. —Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024

Even for someone knowledgeable, that task requires listening. —David Oliver, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024

Guides are knowledgeable about the background of the Colosseum and are a great resource for gaining a great understanding. —Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2024

Consumers rated independent shops high for trust, reasonable prices, reputation and knowledgeable mechanics. —USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024

The knowledgeable sources indicate that on top of the funds raised for the La Jolla project, $20 million was expected to be added to the museum’s endowment, but that didn’t happen. —Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024

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