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 Days after the initial arrests, the US moved all of its long-range bombers from RAF Fairford following an unspecified threat, a knowledgeable source said. — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026 Find someone knowledgeable who can teach you, start with basic equipment and build your skills over time. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Drama aside, this knowledgeable CPA knows how to navigate mutating tax rules and regulations. — Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 What emerged was a model of bookselling both knowledgeable and precisely retail-focussed. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 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
  • Prior to the album’s release, Droney and country star Kelsea Ballerini became acquainted during her temporary residence in New York City.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of acquainted
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  • 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
  • According to immigration policy experts, English proficiency among the immigrant voting class is an indicator of an informed and engaged electorate free from outside influence.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In her latest incarnation, Diane Morgan as Philomeno Cunk returns as the worst informed person on Hollywood in Charlie Booker’s latest mockumentary for Netflix and the BBC, Cunk on Cinema.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of informed
Adjective
  • For a growing list of health-literate celebrities, the answer was no until chronic irritation forced an eye exam.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Highly literate working men and women were almost always in the vanguard of campaigns for social and democratic change.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of literate
Adjective
  • Keep your eye on what gives you more freedom, not just what feels familiar.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Because the team that won the 2026 NBA championship weathered a storm that feels all-too familiar in a 0-3 start to their reign as NBA champions this season.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • The law does not apply to scholarly activities, student activities and groups or creative engagements, according to the 5th Circuit.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The law does not apply to scholarly activities, student activities and groups or creative engagements, according to the Fifth Circuit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of scholarly
Adjective
  • Because his own older brother is blind, Liu is strongly aware of the need to consult those whom his technology seeks to help.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter asked Mark if Ehrlich was aware that his audio was still being captured.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • BlackRock, the largest asset manager on earth, put up $100 million over five years to connect 50,000 workers with skilled trades training.
    — Alok Chanani, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Kacmarek, a skilled run blocker, permitted the first sack of his career.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
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