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   know·ing

   /ˈnōiNG/

   adjective

   • 1. showing or suggesting that one has knowledge or awareness that is secret or known to only a few people: "a knowing smile" Similar significantmeaningfuleloquentexpressivesuggestivespeakingarchslycunningmischievousimpishteasingplayfulenigmatic
   • ▪ experienced or shrewd, especially excessively or prematurely so: derogatory "today's society is too knowing, too corrupt" Similar sophisticatedworldlyworldly-wiseurbaneunprovincialexperiencedseasonedknowledgeablewell informedenlightenedshrewdastuteacutecannysharpwilyawareperceptiveperspicaciousinformal:having been aroundOpposite ingenuousinnocent
   • 2. done in full awareness or consciousness: "a knowing breach of the order by the appellants" Similar deliberateintentionalconsciousintendedcalculatedwillfulvolitionalpurposefuldone on purposepremeditatedpreconceivedpreplannedplannedaforethoughtOpposite accidental

   noun

   • 1. the state of being aware or informed.

   Derivatives

   • 1. knowingness noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   The meaning of KNOWING is having or reflecting knowledge, information, or intelligence. How to use knowing in a sentence.

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   The meaning of KNOW is to perceive directly : have direct cognition of. How to use know in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKNOWING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   KNOWING definition: 1. showing that you know about something, even when it has not been talked about: 2. showing that…. Learn more.

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   Knowing definition: affecting, implying, or deliberately revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information. See examples of KNOWING used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › knowingKnowing - definition of knowing by The Free Dictionary

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   1. affecting or revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information: a knowing glance. 2. having knowledge or information; intelligent. 3. shrewd, sharp, or astute. 4. conscious; intentional; deliberate.

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   Something that's knowing is sneakily wise or perceptive. A knowing smile conveys a lot of information — it implies that you know a secret or are in on some background information. Picture Mona Lisa.

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   Definition of knowing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishKNOWING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   KNOWING definition: A knowing smile, look, etc shows that you know what another person is really thinking: . Learn more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishKNOWING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A knowing gesture or remark is one that shows that you understand something, for example the way that someone is feeling or what they really mean, even though it has not been mentioned directly. Ron gave her a knowing smile. Dan exchanged a knowing look with Harry.

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    The meaning of KNOWLEDGE is the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association. How to use knowledge in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Knowledge.