knowledgeable
word
Definition
Having a lot of knowledge or information about a particular subject or topics in general.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal and positive. Common pairings: 'highly knowledgeable,' 'knowledgeable about.' Not for basic or casual awareness; suggests deep understanding. Distinguished from 'smart' (intelligent) or 'skilled' (able to do something well).
Spanish: experto - bien informadoPortuguese (BR): conhecedor - entendidoPortuguese (PT): conhecedor - entendidoChinese (Simplified): 有知识的 - 博学的Chinese (Traditional): 有知識的 - 博學的Hindi: जानकार - सूचनाशीलArabic: مثقف - واسع المعرفةBengali: জ্ঞানী - বিজ্ঞRussian: знающий - осведомлённыйJapanese: 博識な - 知識が豊富なVietnamese: am hiểu - thông thạoKorean: 지식이 풍부한 - 박식한Turkish: bilgiliUrdu: علم رکھنے والا - باخبرIndonesian: berpengetahuan - banyak tahu
Example Sentences
She is knowledgeable about history.
basic
The teacher is very knowledgeable.
basic
A knowledgeable guide makes the trip better.
basic
If you have any tech questions, ask Sarah—she’s really knowledgeable.
natural
Our lawyer is knowledgeable and explains things clearly.
natural
He sounded so knowledgeable during the interview that everyone was impressed.
natural