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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Johnson questioned the strategy of agents attempting to enter an immigration law office, given that attorneys are more knowledgeable of the law compared to the average person. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Such sales would generate revenue to help pay merger costs, one of the knowledgeable sources said. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Staying here feels less like checking into a safari camp than visiting knowledgeable friends who are deeply passionate about protecting this extraordinary landscape. — Nicola Shepherd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 The small bookstore eventually grew into a distinctive London chain known for browsing-friendly stores, knowledgeable booksellers, and shelves intentionally tilted upwards to best catch the light. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knowledgeable

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1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of knowledgeable was in 1825

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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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