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 Workers and advocates say losing those employees will cost the airport knowledgeable workers and leave their families without means to support themselves. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 Most reviews here are positive with many users claiming USGB’s staff is helpful and knowledgeable. — Javier Simon, USA Today, 11 July 2026 They're increasingly locked into conversations with AI chatbots that seem endlessly knowledgeable, supportive and ever-validating. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 July 2026 The best way to approach ChatGPT in this context is to think of it as a knowledgeable friend who understands the medical information. — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 10 July 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
  • Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • Our niece became acquainted with a man through a website.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Definition of acquainted
Adjective
  • Protein Education Is on the Rise These days, consumers are becoming more educated on everything related to protein.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
  • The first of its kind, the program was developed by Michele McGeoy, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who became concerned with social justice after noticing that the internet boom had benefited mostly white, educated people.
    — Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • Practitioners must also administer informed consent forms before proceeding with any sort of treatment, under Florida law.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Here, Forbes Business Council members share practical methods business leaders can use to stay informed about their peers and make more confident strategic decisions.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of informed
Adjective
  • Emanuele Maucci would never have thought of launching an editorial venture publishing books that only the literate elite would read.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
  • Anybody who is as literate and thoughtful as Tyler is inspires me.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Definition of literate
Adjective
  • Children grow up without the network of neighboors, relatives and familiar adults that used to make a place feel safe.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Drawing inspiration from the classic old fashioned cocktail, this fruit-forward IPA delivers familiar flavors in a delightfully different form.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Association of University Presses (AUPresses) members share a commitment to advancing knowledge and have long published scholarly works that contribute to understanding many complex subjects, particularly in the humanities and social sciences.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • This followed a common scholarly notion that Maya hieroglyphics were not tied to spoken language.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 July 2026
Definition of scholarly
Adjective
  • Adobe has been extending brand-aware generative tools, including Firefly Design Intelligence, to enterprise customers, with Coca-Cola among the first to adopt them.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Sue knew Doom in the past and is aware of how the villain lost his family.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • The athlete at issue is older and likely more experienced, more skilled and stronger than an incoming freshman who would otherwise occupy the roster spot.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026
  • Unlike financial capital, skilled workers cannot be mobilized overnight in response to new policies or investment opportunities.
    — Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of skilled

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