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

Our would-be socialist people in the United States should be much more knowledgeable about how things work in countries like Norway. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Other excursions, such as walking tours with knowledgeable local guides and active pursuits like kayaking and snorkeling, are also available—though many guests simply wandered on their own or borrowed snorkeling gear from the ship. — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

One notable exception was our guide for the nature walk and hanging bridges hike, who was knowledgeable and friendly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Even the most knowledgeable fans have difficulty knowing much about the mostly anonymous high school and college players taken by the 30 teams through 20 rounds. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 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