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

This enables retailers to efficiently implement new campaigns, product launches and policy updates while maximizing profitability and ensuring employees are knowledgeable, engaged and prepared to excel. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 1 May 2025

Leverage expertise: Surround yourself with knowledgeable professionals, value their insights and integrate their experience into your vision.​ 5. —Yurii Zinchenko, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

Board members are cognizant that a huge settlement could be viewed as something of a payoff to the president to move the Skydance merger over the finish line, knowledgeable sources have said. —Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025

And with the emphasis so many of us place on curb appeal these days, a knowledgeable landscaping professional is worth their weight in gold. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 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