knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·edge·able | \ ˈnä-li-jə-bəl

Definition of knowledgeable

: having or showing knowledge or intelligence

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Other Words from knowledgeable

knowledgeability \ ˌnä-li-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē

\ noun

knowledgeableness noun

knowledgeably \ ˈnä-li-jə-blē

\ adverb

Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine. knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction

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Of the 30 or more people living in the park, most seem to be enthusiastic and knowledgeable Warriors’ fans. — Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, "Homeless Warriors fans live in the shadow of team’s headquarters," 7 May 2018 The superintendent of today must be visible, accessible and knowledgeable at all times. — Marian Kim-phelps, Pomerado News, "A day in the life of a school superintendent," 12 Apr. 2018 To continue reading this story, TRY IT NOW Service is formal and knowledgeable without being stuffy. — San Antonio Express-News, "7. Il Sogno Osteria," 8 Mar. 2018 Democrats say that is a conflict of interest, but Mr. Azar says the officials are knowledgeable and experienced. — Stephanie Armour, WSJ, "HHS Secretary Tries to Reset Agenda Amid Family-Separations Furor," 18 July 2018 Patients consistently report her staff as being attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. — Karlie Brand, sandiegouniontribune.com, "8 reasons you’ll wish this dentist was yours," 11 July 2018 That uncertainty means the sailors have to be incredibly experienced and knowledgeable. — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, "The 2017 America's Cup Will Be the Most Intense Ever," 3 Apr. 2017 There's obviously no more knowledgeable or competent judge of what really happened at this most vital juncture of the 20th century than Chancellor Helmut Kohl of Germany. — Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, "Read Brian Mulroney's Moving Eulogy at George H.W. Bush's Funeral," 5 Dec. 2018 Innkeepers John and Grace Cardona know how to be helpful without hovering, knowledgeable without acting like know-it-alls. — Allison Weiss Entrekin, Condé Nast Traveler, "14 Best Hotels in Atlanta," 27 July 2018

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