Knowledgeable (original) (raw)
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
Example:
a knowledgeable audience
Synonyms:
knowing; knowledgeable; learned; lettered; well-educated; well-read
Classified under:
Similar:
educated (possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge))
Derivation:
knowledgeability; knowledgeableness (wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
Example:
knowledgeable about the technique of painting
Synonyms:
intimate; knowledgeable; versed
Classified under:
Similar:
experienced; experient (having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation)
Derivation:
knowledgeability (wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Alert and fully informed
Example:
surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on
Synonyms:
knowing; knowledgeable
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
informed (having much knowledge or education)
Derivation:
knowledgeability; knowledgeableness (wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge)