knowledgeable

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adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnä-li-jə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
Synonyms of knowledgeable
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
knowledgeability
ˌnä-li-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
noun
knowledgeableness noun
knowledgeably
ˈnä-li-jə-blē How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
adverb

knowledgeability

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noun

knowl·​edge·​abil·​i·​ty
variants or less commonly knowledgability
ˌ⸗⸗əˈbilətē, 
-lətē, 
-i
: the quality or state of being knowledgeable

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Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

Adjective I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine. knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction
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At the very least, get a second opinion by somebody who is knowledgeable in this area. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, ready to answer any questions guests might have about a cocktail menu that changes throughout the year. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Both sites enlist business leaders, project managers, engineers, marketing specialists and other knowledgeable experts in a wide array of fields. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 The oil market is incredibly complex and significantly more flexible than even the most knowledgeable experts anticipated. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for knowledgeable

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First Known Use

Adjective

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of knowledgeable was in 1825

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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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