knowledgeable

or knowl·edg·a·ble

[ nol-i-juh-buhl ]

adjective

1. possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.

knowledgeable

/ ˈnɒlɪdʒəbəl /

adjective

1. possessing or indicating much knowledge

Derived Forms

• ˈknowledgeably, adverb
• ˈknowledgeableness, noun

Other Words From

• knowledge·a·bili·ty knowledge·a·ble·ness noun
• knowledge·a·bly adverb
• non·knowledge·a·ble adjective
• quasi-knowledge·a·ble adjective
• quasi-knowledge·a·bly adverb
• un·knowledge·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of knowledgeable¹

First recorded in 1600–10; knowledge + -able

Example Sentences

K-12 education uniquely holds the keys to cultivating a skilled workforce and knowledgeable citizenry capable of tackling society's most pressing problems, including economic challenges.

From Salon

We now feel probably too knowledgeable about Wiltshire Council bin routines, hospital staff shift patterns and the layout of city centre car parks.

From BBC

But, according to people knowledgeable about the industry, they don’t always verify that paperwork.

From Los Angeles Times

Carroll, a grandfather well into his third stint as an NFL head coach, said there was no question that the bright and knowledgeable McVay would excel.

From Los Angeles Times

Mark Lazarus, who has presided over NBC Sports and NBCUniversal’s networks business for more than a decade, will lead the new company, the knowledgeable people said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appreciative
• brilliant
• conscious
• conversant
• discerning
• experienced
• informed
• insightful
• intelligent
• learned
• perceptive
• sensible
• smart
• sophisticated
• well-informed
• well-rounded
• wise