knowledgeable
adjective
knowl·edge·able
ˈnä-li-jə-bəl 
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence
I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine.
knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction
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The Pew Research Center study on the Snowden-NSA revelations also found that individuals who felt less knowledgeable about the topic were significantly less likely to discuss it, both online and offline.
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Neda Ulaby, NPR, 12 May 2025
If skin care has always attracted a sophisticated, mature clientele with higher spending capacity, the introduction of makeup enabled the store to engage with knowledgeable younger customers, expanding the core customer base, now aged 35 to 55, with 30 percent made of international consumers.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
The Pew Research Center study on the Snowden-NSA revelations also found that individuals who felt less knowledgeable about the topic were significantly less likely to discuss it, both online and offline.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Friendly, knowledgeable guides personally plan each’s guests daily activities, tailoring them to their preferences and skills—and suite guests get their own dedicated guide.
—Liz Humphreys, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for knowledgeable
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“Knowledgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knowledgeable. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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knowledgeable
adjective
knowl·edge·able
ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
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