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    Default Please advise on an adjective that means...Thanks, teachers!

    If I want to say a person is full of knowledge, what would be the best word to describe it? Thanks, teachers! ^o^

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    You could say that person is knowledgeable. Of course, you could simply say that she is really smart.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RonBee
    You could say that person is knowledgeable. Of course, you could simply say that she is really smart.

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    Q: If I want to say a person is full of knowledge, what would be the best word to describe it?

    A: RonBeeknowledgeable

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    If you wanted to describe them in a negative way, you can call them a 'know-all' or 'know-it-all', but I can't think of an adjective with this meaning.

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    Thanks to all teachers for your suggestions! ^o^

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    Default Re: Please advise on an adjective that means...Thanks, teach

    Quote Originally Posted by Helped Wanted
    If I want to say a person is full of knowledge, what would be the best word to describe it? Thanks, teachers! ^o^


    You could use "omniscient".


    http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=omniscient

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    Thanks for the word, teacher CitySpeak! ^o^

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