knowledgeable
Knowing a lot about something.
knowledgeable in a sentence
- The knowledgeable guide could name every bird that flew past.
- Aunt Meera is so knowledgeable about space that she can name every planet's moons.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to knowledgeable?
- Awell-informed
- Bignorant
- Cclueless
Show the answer
A: well-informed. The other three mean the opposite of knowledgeable.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to knowledgeable?
- Aexpert
- Bwell-informed
- Cignorant
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C: ignorant. The other three mean nearly the same as knowledgeable.
Words that mean something similar
well-informed, expert
Words that mean the opposite
ignorant, clueless
More words about thinking & learning
- logical: Sensible, and following clear reasoning.
- lucid: Very clear and easy to understand, or thinking clearly.
- ludicrous: So silly that it makes you laugh.
- mesmerise: To hold someone's attention so completely they cannot look away.
- muddle: To mix things up so they become confusing.
- mystify: To confuse someone completely.
- mythical: Existing only in stories and legends, not in real life.
- notion: An idea or a thought about something.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test