knowledgeable

C1
US /ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ UK /ˈnɒl.ɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/
adj noun Freq #22447

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

    The history professor is particularly knowledgeable in European history.

  2. 2
    adj

    Having knowledge, especially of a particular subject.

    a knowledgeable man

  3. 3
    adj

    Educated and well-informed.

  4. 4
    noun

    A person who has knowledge; an informed party.

Etymology

From knowledge + -able.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · thoroughly acquainted... intimate
Opposites
unknowledgeable
Word family
Derived forms knowledgeabilityknowledgeablenessknowledgeablyself-knowledgeabletechknowledgeable

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