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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As a developer and CEO of one of America’s biggest real estate companies Steve Ross should be knowledgeable about hidden costs. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025 Remember that the smartest move is to surround yourself and equip your teams with the most knowledgeable people in their domains. Giuliana Corbo, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 The kids participated in various forms of music, art and other creative therapies while surrounded by people who were knowledgeable about handling grief. Abigail Adams, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 January 01, 2025 Being the most knowledgeable and experienced person on your team can seem advantageous. Harvard Business Review, 1 Jan. 2025 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 18 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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