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

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, 13 Mar. 2026

Be sure to enlist the help of the knowledgeable sake sommelier for perfect pairings with every dish. —The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026

Imagine the surprise of all those oh-so-knowledgeable intel types inside--and outside--the Bush administration when the stockpiles weren't found. —Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026

The service Service is hands off, every staff member was warm, attentive, and so knowledgeable of the area. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 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