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

Skilled spa therapist Gideon trained in Bali (memorable massages), plus the guides for game drives are knowledgeable and fun. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Repeat players are individuals or entities familiar with the IDR process, knowledgeable about documentation standards and capable of using the IDR process strategically. — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

What emerged was a model of bookselling both knowledgeable and precisely retail-focussed. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

The Southern California college basketball kickoff luncheon was held on Wednesday at the Downtown Athletic Club, and sitting at one of the tables dressed in suit and tie was someone as knowledgeable as any coach in the room. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 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