knowing

²knowing

adj

Definition 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>

3

: cognitive

4

: deliberate <knowing interference in the affairs of another>

— know·ing·ly adverb

— know·ing·ness noun

Examples of KNOWING

1. She looked at us in a knowing way.
2. <exchanged a knowing look with her business partner during the sales presentation>

First Known Use of KNOWING

14th century

Related to KNOWING

Synonyms: hip, wise

Antonyms: unknowing

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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