having or showing knowledge or intelligence
adjective
The definition of knowledgeable is someone with intelligence.
An example of a knowledgeable person is a quantum physics expert.
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knowledgeable
or knowl·edg·a·ble
adjective
Possessing or showing knowledge or intelligence; perceptive and well-informed.
Related Forms:
- knowl′edge·a·bil′i·ty
noun
- knowl′edge·ably
adverb
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Adjective
(comparative more knowledgeable, superlative most knowledgeable)
- having knowledge, especially of a particular subject
- educated and well informed
- intelligent and perceptive
Origin
knowledge + -able
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Sentence Examples
- Having mastered the knowledge to become a London black cab driver, Serek is now becoming knowledgeable about the overseas property market.
- The head teacher was knowledgeable in each subject.
- I have always found Emma Ginn to be immensely knowledgeable and helpful.
- They were each knowledgeable in their particular field.
- Our CPD courses are run by our highly knowledgeable academic staff who are experts in their field.
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WORDS NEAR knowledgeable IN THE DICTIONARY
- knowledgeable
- knowledgeableness
- knowledgeably
- knowledgebase