knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnä-li-jə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
Synonyms of knowledgeablenext
: 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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The knowledgeable staff provides expert guidance, so discovering southern Italy’s wines feels fun, relaxed, and approachable. Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025 Fernanda and Carla were both knowledgeable about the food and history as well as warm and curious about their customers, creating a sense of intimacy and fun. Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025 Making another peptide would not be a huge leap; retatrutide as a molecule is not especially difficult for a knowledgeable chemist to copy. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025 To determine the rankings, CNBC and Belzer incorporated the expertise of several people knowledgeable about athletic program valuations who asked not to be named in order to freely discuss details of the programs. Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025 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 31 Dec. 2025.

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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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