knowledgeably

Knowledgeably is an adverb meaning in a knowledgeable or well-informed manner. It describes actions performed with understanding, expertise, or credible information. For example: “The analyst spoke knowledgeably about the market trends.”

Etymology and formation: knowledgeably is formed from the noun knowledge, through the adjective knowledgeable and the adverbial suffix -ly. The base idea is to convey that someone’s statements or actions reflect a solid grasp of the subject.

Usage and style: Knowledgeably is relatively formal and somewhat less common in everyday speech than phrases like “informedly” or “expertly.” It is most appropriate in writing that aims to emphasize accuracy or sophistication. The word is typically used to modify verbs, as in “She answered knowledgeably,” but can appear in more complex constructions that require a clear display of informed reasoning. Common misspellings include forms like knowledgably; the correct spelling is knowledgeably.

Related terms: Knowledgeable (adjective) describes a person who has a lot of knowledge, while knowledgeability refers to the quality of being knowledgeable.

See also: knowledge, knowledgeable, knowledgeability, expertise.