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Synonyms

knowledgeable

American  
[nol-i-juh-buhl] / ˈnɒl ɪ dʒə bəl /
Or knowledgable

adjective

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

knowledgeable British  
/ ˈnɒlɪdʒəbəl /

adjective

  1. possessing or indicating much knowledge

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Other Word Forms

  • knowledgeability noun
  • knowledgeableness noun
  • knowledgeably adverb
  • nonknowledgeable adjective
  • quasi-knowledgeable adjective
  • quasi-knowledgeably adverb
  • unknowledgeable adjective

Etymology

Origin of knowledgeable

First recorded in 1600–10; knowledge + -able

Example Sentences

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The faux-anchor admitted that he wasn’t knowledgeable on Iran before throwing to a clip of a supposed expert.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

"We have a passionate and knowledgeable fan base in London, built over time and still growing, and we're making a positive impact with fans throughout the United Kingdom as well," he said in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Scotch Whisky Association chief executive Mark Kent said China was a "priority growth market" for many distilleries, adding that the country had "developed into a knowledgeable and premium-focused market with a strong appreciation of Scotch".

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Knobbe, 34, is more reserved yet just as knowledgeable about the area’s history and scenes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

It’s things like how sociable they are, or how energetic or knowledgeable or influential among their peers.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

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