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 Stay grounded in your discipline while becoming knowledgeable about the whole business. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Retailers and brands should also focus capital on operational fundamentals such as quick checkout lines, clear return policies, accurate order fulfillment and knowledgeable floor staff. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 Ask whether the advisor is knowledgeable about your destination and travel needs. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 This can make finding the right one for a younger enthusiast or knowledgeable collector difficult. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 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
  • 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
  • But that conflict quickly fizzles as both parents become acquainted with this robot, whose memories only extend to the information the couple provided.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of acquainted
Adjective
  • That said, plenty of analysts and advocacy groups are already making educated guesses.
    — Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • The companies that will be best positioned for the future are those that combine better technology with stronger supplier relationships and more informed decision-making.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • More than a year after the tapes were shared, District Attorney Nathan Hochman charged Flores for violating a decades-old California eavesdropping statute that prohibits secret recordings without informed consent of all parties present.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of informed
Adjective
  • Luwi considered Koiye the first person in Waieti to become literate.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The film still opened to a rather good $47 million globally (probably not helped by its title, which is fitting and literate but doesn’t really sell what the movie is about).
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of literate
Adjective
  • Habity Design The Habity bedside clock looks like a familiar retro alarm clock, but inside sits a low-power e-paper screen, a speaker, and a small collection of calming sounds.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The statutory argument will be familiar to anyone following the Kalshi litigation.
    — The Insider, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • The menu is a scholarly affair, with drinks organized by decade and, beyond that, origin location.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Katz is known for a curatorial ethos that places scholarly rigor and popular appeal on equal footing.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of scholarly
Adjective
  • However, Kaczmarek says the county board has been well aware of the funding gap since last year, when the board did not fully fund her budget request.
    — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a Transparency Mode for situations where users need to be aware of their surroundings, such as travel announcements.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • Arteta is clearly skilled at fostering a sense of togetherness and unity among the squad.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Industrial bet Australia expects the broader AUKUS effort to create thousands of skilled jobs in South Australia.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
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