# knowledgeable

/ˈnɑɫədʒəbəɫ/ (US) · /nˈɒlɪdʒəbəl/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/knowledgeable
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. well-informed

adjective · CEFR B2

knowing a lot about many things or a specific topic.

For teachers: possessing or exhibiting comprehensive knowledge or understanding of a subject.

- Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the castle.
- The professor is exceptionally knowledgeable about medieval architecture, having spent decades researching the structural evolution of European cathedrals.

## Examples

- She is very knowledgeable about local history.
- The guide was knowledgeable enough to answer every question about the ancient ruins.
- His reputation as a knowledgeable expert in maritime law attracted clients from across the Atlantic.

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