knowing
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nounDefinition of KNOWING
First Known Use of KNOWING
14th century
2knowing
adjectiveDefinition of KNOWING
1
: having or reflecting knowledge, information, or intelligence
2
a : shrewdly and keenly alert : astute <a knowing observer> b : indicating possession of exclusive inside knowledge or information <a knowing smile>
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: deliberate <knowing interference in the affairs of another>
— know·ing·ly adverb
— know·ing·ness noun
See Examples of KNOWING
- She looked at us in a knowing way.
- <exchanged a knowing look with her business partner during the sales presentation>
First Known Use of KNOWING
14th century
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