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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His estate is aware of the shadow cast by the multiple child abuse allegations against the singer, according to knowledgeable executives. Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026 Boston's reputation as a knowledgeable theater town played a role in the decision to have the play debut here. Paula Ebben, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026 Acuff deemed Calipari a knowledgeable mentor. Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026 These are all public goods that make our world more prosperous, accurate, and knowledgeable. Darian Woods, NPR, 2 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 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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