knowledgeable

adjective

ˈnä-li-jə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
Definition of knowledgeablenext
1
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience you can order for us, since you're more knowledgeable about wine

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2
as in educated
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction a knowledgeable report on the latest advances in cancer research

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Recent Examples of knowledgeable This is the creation of two of the most ardent and knowledgeable fans of Algren. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Bolstered with dozens of taps and knowledgeable staffers, members of that class included O’Brien’s Pub, Blind Lady Ale House, Churchill’s Pub & Grille, Hamilton’s Tavern and Toronado San Diego. — Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026 This is a perfect reminder that with the right support from a knowledgeable Travel Consultant, potential challenges can turn into wonderful memories. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Ultimately, what’s most important is that patients are able to consult with a knowledgeable provider in making that decision. — Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knowledgeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledgeable
  1. acquainted
  2. educated
  3. informed
  4. literate
  5. familiar
  6. scholarly
  7. aware
  8. skilled
Adjective
  • While the UConn Huskies men’s and women’s basketball teams know the thrill of national championships, our football fans are more acquainted with the highs-and-lows of an upstart contender and an uphill battle.
    — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Classic-TV enthusiasts are well acquainted with the impact Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had on the medium.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of acquainted
Adjective
  • Of course Charles would be suspicious of this pretty, educated girl who shows up out of nowhere, refuses to share what brought her here, and has clearly ensnared Adam.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Right now, many jobs are booming due to AI, while preliminary studies on the impact of AI on jobs and wages remain educated guess work, as their own authors caution.
    — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • That officers would keep them informed about the status of Cook’s case.
    — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Last year, the Federal Trade Commission penalized General Motors for illegally collecting and selling precise location and driving behavior data without informed consent.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of informed
Adjective
  • The high school grads the state is producing are supposed to be literate persons, but Young and Rosa have undermined that by getting rid of the tests with no replacement standards.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The more emotionally literate approach of Prince William and Prince Harry — and, in recent years, the king — is a legacy of that time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of literate
Adjective
  • The Taurus Moon opposes Venus across your career and home zones, making recognition, responsibility, or visibility compete with the desire to retreat somewhere familiar.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Because customers can respond within a direct, familiar channel, brands can create interactions that feel both immediate and convenient.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Perhaps fearing too quick a canonization, his will demanded a 10-year moratorium on scholarly meetings about him.
    — Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Students begin with one scholarly article in JSTOR, usually from their discipline, and choose an idea, question, concept, argument, or even a citation that interests them.
    — Saurabh Anand, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of scholarly
Adjective
  • In 2001, authorities became aware of the discrepancies surrounding Jamal’s immigration history, and he was eventually convicted of lying to immigration officials.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Painfully aware of this, Shawn waited for one of the drunk old men to comment, heckle, make one of those incomprehensible jokes that drew rude laughter from adults.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • When an accident occurs on a steep part of the road, police and emergency services wait until skilled climbers arrive.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond its locations and skilled crews, the city brings together the connections, accommodation, infrastructure and specialist services needed to organize a complex production.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
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