KNOWLEDGEABLE Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

knowledgeable

adjective

ˈnä-li-jə-bəl

Definition of knowledgeable

as in acquainted

having information especially as a result of study or experience you can order for us, since you're more knowledgeable about wine

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as in educated

having or displaying advanced knowledge or education knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction a knowledgeable report on the latest advances in cancer research

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Recent Examples of knowledgeable The assumed inference is that travelers rely on Google for their travel needs and that informative brochures and knowledgeable attendants are a quaint idea that has outlived its usefulness. — Frank Hosek, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Over the decades, Cuba has produced internationally renowned dancers and choreographers whose careers are closely followed by a knowledgeable ballet audience. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Let curiosity lead instead of trying to sound knowledgeable about everything. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 His first retail project traces back to 1987, with the Milan store soon becoming a reference point for the local, knowledgeable clientele. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knowledgeable

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Adjective

While the UConn Huskies men’s and women’s basketball teams know the thrill of national championships, our football fans are more acquainted with the highs-and-lows of an upstart contender and an uphill battle.

— U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Classic-TV enthusiasts are well acquainted with the impact Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had on the medium.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

Definition of acquainted

Adjective

Of course Charles would be suspicious of this pretty, educated girl who shows up out of nowhere, refuses to share what brought her here, and has clearly ensnared Adam.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Right now, many jobs are booming due to AI, while preliminary studies on the impact of AI on jobs and wages remain educated guess work, as their own authors caution.

— Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of educated

Adjective

That officers would keep them informed about the status of Cook’s case.

— Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Last year, the Federal Trade Commission penalized General Motors for illegally collecting and selling precise location and driving behavior data without informed consent.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of informed

Adjective

Not voting in Brazil incurs a small fine as participation is mandatory for literate citizens aged 18 to 70.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
In sub-Saharan Africa, only 75 percent of people between the ages of 15 and 24 are literate, and much of the continent suffers from brain drain.

— Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of literate

Adjective

The New York Yankees face an all-too-familiar 2-0 deficit in the postseason, largely due to an all-too-familiar mind-numbing facet of the team.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The 1,800-square-foot layout was configured to work harder without sacrificing familiar sight lines.

— Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of familiar

Adjective

The gift will support the expansion of the institution’s Asian art galleries, as well as acquisitions, scholarly research, and public programs on Sri Lankan art.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The money will support acquisitions, scholarly research, and public programming, focused primarily on South Asian and Sri Lankan art.

— News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of scholarly

Adjective

In 2001, authorities became aware of the discrepancies surrounding Jamal’s immigration history, and he was eventually convicted of lying to immigration officials.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Painfully aware of this, Shawn waited for one of the drunk old men to comment, heckle, make one of those incomprehensible jokes that drew rude laughter from adults.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of aware

Adjective

Guadagnino has always been skilled in his choice of music (Sufjan Stevens’ alt-pop in Call Me by Your Name, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ pounding EDM in Challengers).

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has added Podkolzin and traded for Howard in an effort to bring skilled youth to the roster.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

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