knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnä-li-jə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
knowledgeability noun
knowledgeableness noun
knowledgeably adverb

Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine. knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction
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If he’s caught doing this by a knowledgeable police officer, Charalambous could be fined. Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024 The luxury hotel also has multiple restaurants spotlighting local and international cuisine, a knowledgeable wellness concierge, a 230-foot-long outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Then the knowledgeable mixologist will introduce you to the omakase cocktail menu and lead you on an exploratory journey through Japanese spirits and flavors. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024 The executive director should be passionate about connecting people with the arts, competent at handling grants, knowledgeable about technology, and skilled at teamwork and management, Lynn Wheeler, of New Windsor, said in June, and Strosnider has each of those traits. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for knowledgeable 

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of knowledgeable was in 1825

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“Knowledgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knowledgeable. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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knowledgeable

adjective
knowl·​edge·​able ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence

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