knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnä-li-jə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
knowledgeability noun
knowledgeableness noun
knowledgeably adverb

Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine. knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction
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All of this raises critics’ doubts that Kennedy could be anything like a fair and knowledgeable arbiter of the roots of autism—much less that an HHS under his direction could determine those roots in the next five months. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 Apr. 2025 Bill is a knowledgeable and gifted man who has done immeasurable good for the wildlife and people of Indiana. Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025 Investors are more knowledgeable, and companies are prioritizing regulatory compliance. Nikita Sachdev, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Disney’s goal is to bring together a creative hub for its television groups, including the executives who had remained on the Fox lot, according to knowledgeable people who were not authorized to comment. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knowledgeable

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1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of knowledgeable was in 1825

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“Knowledgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knowledgeable. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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knowledgeable

adjective
knowl·​edge·​able ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence

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