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adjDefinition of KNOWING
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: having or reflecting knowledge, information, or intelligence
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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
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
Related to KNOWING
Related Words: alerted, aware, clued (in), forewarned, informed, prepared, ready, warned; observant, observing, sharp, sharp-eyed; alert, attentive, open-eyed, vigilant, watchful; plugged-in, with-it
Near Antonyms: oblivious, unaware, unconscious, uninformed, unwitting; heedless, unmindful; unprepared, unready, unwary
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