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 of knowledgeable

• acquainted
• informed
• familiar
• aware

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

Eleni, my exceptionally knowledgeable TrueTrips tour guide, led me to the ruins of Plato’s academy. —Sarah Manguso, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026

Private, on the water, knowledgeable staff For a true getaway outside of Seattle, venture to Whidbey Island and the historic Captain Whidbey Inn. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026

In this situation, a knowledgeable real estate agent, a mortgage preapproval, an earnest money deposit and some flexibility around a closing date can go a long way. —Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026

Colleges are great for these types of relationships, with older (and presumably) more knowledgeable adults using their insight, experience, and connections to mold and shape young minds. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026

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