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 of knowledgeable

• 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

Even if Paramount is able to reach a settlement with the state AGs, the Paramount-WB merger will not close immediately, a knowledgeable source told Variety. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

His first retail project traces back to 1987, with the Milan store soon becoming a reference point for the local, knowledgeable clientele. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

There are exciting and compelling stories about the deepest of the deep, the most knowledgeable of the knowledgeable, the most passionate of the passionate collectors. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

This is the creation of two of the most ardent and knowledgeable fans of Algren. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

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