Definitions

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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That information came from a very senior and knowledgeable figure over the course of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

People knowledgeable about the conversation said Sheinbaum calmed down an angry Trump, acknowledging the importance of U.S. intelligence in tracking down Oseguera and saying that the Mexican military had quickly restored order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The faux-anchor admitted that he wasn’t knowledgeable on Iran before throwing to a clip of a supposed expert.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

"We have a passionate and knowledgeable fan base in London, built over time and still growing, and we're making a positive impact with fans throughout the United Kingdom as well," he said in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

His two colleagues were knowledgeable enough to dismiss his request for a taxi and call an ambulance instead.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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