knowledgeable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- knowledgeability noun
- knowledgeableness noun
- knowledgeably adverb
- nonknowledgeable adjective
- quasi-knowledgeable adjective
- quasi-knowledgeably adverb
- unknowledgeable adjective
Etymology
Origin of knowledgeable
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
Given the power of the mill owners, it is not surprising that unionization efforts were, in the words of one knowledgeable commentator, “mere foam before passing gusts.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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