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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At the very least, hunters must be knowledgeable of whitetail anatomy, take proper shots according to their ability, see the hit and understand how the deer will likely respond. Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025 On our trip, the warm and knowledgeable presence of Kennedy Omwenga, our Micato Safari director, vastly improved every aspect of the journey. Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024 The cheery and knowledgeable staff add as much to the store as its contents. Gary Stoller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Eggert said that becoming knowledgeable about her cancer and treatments had been an important part of her cancer journey. Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024 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 7 Jan. 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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