knowledgeable

1 of 2

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

knowledgeability

2 of 2

noun

knowl·​edge·​abil·​i·​ty

variants or less commonly knowledgability

ˌ⸗⸗əˈbilətē, 

-lətē, 

-i

: the quality or state of being knowledgeable

Synonyms of knowledgeable

Adjective

• acquainted
• informed
• familiar
• aware

Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

Adjective

I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine.

knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Service in the restaurants is top notch with knowledgeable and accommodating staff. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

One knowledgeable insider said Goldstine met today with WB marketing execs Dana Nussbaum, Christian Davin and John Stanford — as well as Jeff Goldstein, president of global theatrical distribution. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Research has documented multiple barriers to physical activity for autistic children and young people, while also identifying knowledgeable coaches, appropriate support and inclusive programs as important facilitators of participation. — Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The voluntary separation program is underway, and the number of executives who will exit later this year has not been determined, one of the knowledgeable sources said Friday. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1825, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl 

: having or showing knowledge or intelligence