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 of knowledgeable

• acquainted
• informed
• familiar
• aware

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

Thomas complains about being stuck in the Keanu Reeves movie Speed, which sends Paladin off on a surprisingly indignant, knowledgeable pop-culture rant. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Days after the initial arrests, the US moved all of its long-range bombers from RAF Fairford following an unspecified threat, a knowledgeable source said. — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Find someone knowledgeable who can teach you, start with basic equipment and build your skills over time. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Skilled spa therapist Gideon trained in Bali (memorable massages), plus the guides for game drives are knowledgeable and fun. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

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