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knowledgeable Definition

knowl·edge·able (-ə bəl)

adjective

having or showing knowledge or intelligence

knowledgeable Related Forms
knowl′·edge·abil′·ity noun or knowl′·edge·able·ness knowl′·edge·ably adverb
knowledgeable Synonyms

knowledgeable

modif.

informed, well-informed, aware, conversant, well-versed, versed, educated, erudite, learned, well-read, proficient, expert, knowing, up-to-date, abreast of, au courant (French), familiar with, cognizant, schooled, trained, instructed, well-grounded, competent, practiced, wise, sage, enlightened, au fait (French), literate, up on*, in the know*; see also conscious 1, cultured, educated 1, learned 1.

knowledgeable Usage Examples

Preposition: about

  • aspect: The guide will be suitably trained and be knowledgeable about all aspects of your tour, from geography through history.
  • subject: Royal & Sun Alliance Kirsty Kerr Presentation Skills Good - trainer was enthusiastic & knowledgeable about subject.

Preposition: on

  • subject: So, I found him knowledgeable on the subject and, again, encouraged by flexibility.

Modifies a noun

  • enthusiast: As a work of synthesis, the book is aimed at the knowledgeable enthusiast rather than the academic or complete novice.
  • gardener: The library is aimed at all RHS Garden Wisley visitors, whether new or knowledgeable gardeners, RHS members or non-members.
  • breeder: To date it has not been proven to be heritable, however knowledgeable breeders recommend that it be presumed to be heritable.
  • chap: STORE STAFF Andy, Store Manager Andy is a very friendly and knowledgeable chap.
  • staff: Our knowledgeable, friendly staff is looking forward to hearing from you.
  • guide: Very knowledgeable guides showed us around the ship in groups.

Modifying Another Word

  • sufficiently: Often, agencies are not sufficiently knowledgeable of other agencies in their area.
  • technically: It's possible that a technically knowledgeable participant could bypass the security by using system programs of some kind.
  • extremely: Regent Holidays has a superb team of extremely knowledgeable Tours Managers who are very enthusiastic about the areas they cover.
  • incredibly: They were all incredibly knowledgeable about the huge range of vegetables and herbs that they were growing.
  • immensely: I have always found Emma Ginn to be immensely knowledgeable and helpful.
  • highly: Our CPD courses are run by our highly knowledgeable academic staff who are experts in their field.

Used with adjective complement

  • appear: Be careful not to try too hard to appear knowledgeable about young people's interests.
  • become: Having mastered The Knowledge to become a London black cab driver, Derek is now becoming knowledgeable about the overseas property market.
  • seem: Leo was a man around thirty years old who seemed very knowledgeable in the rainforest's flora and fauna.

Preposition: in

  • field: Also talk to people who are knowledgeable in the particular field.
  • subject: Participants follow their chosen activities, largely in their own time, with guidance from someone knowledgeable in each subject.