knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnä-li-jə-bəl 

: having or showing knowledge or intelligence

knowledgeability

ˌnä-li-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

knowledgeableness noun

knowledgeably

ˈnä-li-jə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• abreast
• acquainted
• au courant
• conversant
• familiar
• informed
• up
• up-to-date
• versed
• well-informed

Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine.

knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction

Recent Examples on the Web

Thinking strategically, understanding the implications for security, keeping up-to-date with emerging use cases, and developing a network of knowledgeable partners are the keys here. —Bernard Marr, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

Arctic Guide Services This company, one of many providing tours and excursions, is reliable and staffed with knowledgeable guides. —Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025

Thunberg is a knowledgeable, scientifically intelligent, strong-willed activist who has a following throughout the world. —Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025

Visit Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to chat with knowledgeable staff. —Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl 

: having or showing knowledge or intelligence