knowledgeable
adjective
knowl·edge·able
ˈnä-li-jə-bəl 
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence
I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine.
knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction
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Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2026
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5 July 2026
Protected from the oppressive sun outside, anyone enjoying a tour inside Raccoon Mountain can expect to fully exhale, relax, and enjoy the cool breezes while touring a gorgeous natural resource lit from within by a knowledgeable guide.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
There were few professional doctors, so healthcare came from midwives, bonesetters who also cut hair and removed cataracts, ministers, and community members, including apothecaries and plantation root doctors who were knowledgeable about plants.
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Katherine Ott,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
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Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 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
Protected from the oppressive sun outside, anyone enjoying a tour inside Raccoon Mountain can expect to fully exhale, relax, and enjoy the cool breezes while touring a gorgeous natural resource lit from within by a knowledgeable guide.
—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
There were few professional doctors, so healthcare came from midwives, bonesetters who also cut hair and removed cataracts, ministers, and community members, including apothecaries and plantation root doctors who were knowledgeable about plants.
—
Katherine Ott,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for knowledgeable
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“Knowledgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knowledgeable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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knowledgeable
adjective
knowl·edge·able
ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
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