knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnä-li-jə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
Synonyms of knowledgeable
: 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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More knowledgeable shoppers than you have been fooled. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Go in the early morning for gorgeous peek-a-boo lake views and the chance to chat with knowledgeable bird-watchers. Midwest Living, 12 June 2026 As part of her partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim's Detect the SOS campaign, Vergara is advocating for patients with hypertension — which is associated with several serious complications — by encouraging them to stay knowledgeable about their own health. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 While many flock to the French Riviera and other sophisticated, culturally rich regions of the Mediterranean each summer, knowledgeable world travelers know that Britain’s southern countryside offers charms all its own. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for knowledgeable

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Jun. 2026.

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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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