knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnä-li-jə-bəl 

: having or showing knowledge or intelligence

knowledgeability

ˌnä-li-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

knowledgeableness noun

knowledgeably

ˈnä-li-jə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• abreast
• acquainted
• au courant
• conversant
• familiar
• informed
• up
• up-to-date
• versed
• well-informed

Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine.

knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction

Recent Examples on the Web

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Looking ahead, Cooney sees two major opportunities for Irish whiskey in the U.S.: a knowledgeable consumer base and potential tariff advantages. —Andy Vasoyan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Litigation is also heard by a judge who may be extremely knowledgeable about the law but less conversant regarding the customs and practices of what makes a sports league unique and profitable. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2025

There are sculpture van tours that take you out and across the land with a knowledgeable guide. —Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl 

: having or showing knowledge or intelligence