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

• 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 study also showed that only 29% of Americans report feeling very or somewhat knowledgeable about digital assets, and nearly half (45%) have never even heard of digital estate planning. —Jamie Hopkins, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. —H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025

Davis, 55, who originated the role of the best and most knowledgeable Charms master at Hogwarts, becomes the first actor from the blockbuster film franchise to reprise a character in the TV adaptation set for 2027 premiere. —Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025

This thriller includes true crime elements and keeps even people knowledgeable about the case on their toes. —James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 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