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 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 This letter should be drafted with the assistance of an attorney knowledgeable in the area. — James Lange, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Both sites enlist business leaders, project managers, engineers, marketing specialists and other knowledgeable experts in a wide array of fields. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, ready to answer any questions guests might have about a cocktail menu that changes throughout the year. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 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
  • The anti-Trump rage, the surge of younger, more educated progressive voters, the hunger for someone willing to fight on affordability with policy, message, and tone, in Albany and Washington — all of it was hiding in plain sight for anyone looking at the data rather than the tired, old playbook.
    — Bradley Honan, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
  • Also, the participants who volunteered for the study were generally healthier, more educated and more often female than the general French population, the researchers noted.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • The swift, informed actions of the homeowners enabled the detection of the brine in the first place, Brown noted.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The discussion surrounding these cases reflects larger concerns about informed consent, neonatal care standards, and the responsibilities of both medical institutions and product manufacturers.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of informed
Adjective
  • Anybody who is as literate and thoughtful as Tyler is inspires me.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
  • Older workers may want to adopt a two-pronged approach to adapting in today's labor force — becoming AI-literate while also doubling down on soft skills, Salemi said.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of literate
Adjective
  • Men’s European Championship 2024 Spain versus England is becoming quite familiar in finals.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Blending the vintage style of a Mary Jane shoe with the modern, casual style of a trainer, these shoes shine with their unique but familiar design.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Befitting his scholarly bent, Bouaddi shunned a lot of the distractions that attracted the attention of his contemporaries.
    — Tom Williams, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • These collective actions are crucial to safeguard scholarly inquiry and faculty independence against political interference.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of scholarly
Adjective
  • Buckingham Palace has, however, been aware of that judgment since last Thursday.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • City officials were made aware of the potential dangers the fireworks were posing for the departing and arriving flights.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • Schieffelin, who is listed at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds, isn’t the most skilled player on the basketball court.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Over the last decade, China reversed its brain drain, luring thousands of skilled workers back home to help fuel its rise as a technology powerhouse.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of skilled

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