knowledgeable

[nol-i-juh-buhl] / ˈnɒl ɪ dʒə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

aware, educated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

apprised au courant au fait in the know

WEAK

abreast acquainted with alert brainy bright clever cognizant erudite familiar with knowing lettered omniscient plugged in posted prescient privy quick-witted sagacious sage savvy scholarly sharp sophic tuned-in understanding versed with it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorant inexperienced unaware uninformed unintelligent unknowledgeable unreasonable unsophisticated unwise

WEAK

uneducated

Example Sentences

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European investment firm Permira also has expressed interest, according to a knowledgeable source.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Franklin was more knowledgeable about medicine than many doctors of his day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The fandom is far more curious, knowledgeable and friendly than most corners of the internet are today.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

While many people on the island are familiar with the area, which is a popular place for walks and recreation, its history may surprise even the most knowledgeable of locals.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

This table is sure to horrify any knowledgeable scholar, because it reduces exceedingly complex histories to a few seemingly precise dates.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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