knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnä-li-jə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
: 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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Very friendly, knowledgeable, positive. Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 The dining room feels authentically Peruvian, sized for Dubai's scale and the staff is attentive and highly knowledgeable. Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Pavia is also knowledgeable at reading college defenses and has acquired other skills that come along with game experience. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 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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