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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of knowledgeable¹

First recorded in 1600–10; knowledge + -able

Example Sentences

Sam does his usual great job of getting interviews from so many knowledgeable people.

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It takes time and effort to become knowledgeable enough to propose sound tax and regulatory policy, and especially to sell it to other Members and the public.

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Harvey is as knowledgeable about death sciences as she is about metal.

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Simon Goodwin, who came to the cathedral to pay his respects, said: "She was a really incredible woman, very knowledgeable of a lot of things."

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It’s no surprise why Stewart is so knowledgeable in all things Halloween.

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Related Words

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