knowledgeable

adjective

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

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I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine. knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction
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Core to any great bookstore is a welcoming environment for readers with appealing displays, an interesting—even quirky—array of books, and enthusiastic, knowledgeable workers who are eager to talk titles with customers. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 This can make finding the right one for a younger enthusiast or knowledgeable collector difficult. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Positive reviews frequently mention Goldco’s knowledgeable staff, responsive customer service and educational resources that make setting up a gold IRA account for the first time simple. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Staff members are warm, welcoming and knowledgeable, from the butlers to the botanists. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026 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 5 Aug. 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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