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

Staff members are warm, welcoming and knowledgeable, from the butlers to the botanists. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Seek out a knowledgeable installer who, ideally, specializes in mosaics and can help bring your vision to life. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026

The authors of the new economic plan are among the most knowledgeable experts on the Cuban economy. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Our would-be socialist people in the United States should be much more knowledgeable about how things work in countries like Norway. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 July 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