knowing
adjective
knowĀ·ing
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Definition of knowing
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: having or reflecting knowledge, information, or intelligence
2a
: 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
knowing
nounDefinition of knowing (Entry 2 of 2)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for knowing
Synonyms: Adjective
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of knowing in a Sentence
Adjective
She looked at us in a knowing way. exchanged a knowing look with her business partner during the sales presentationRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Instead, Doe must show Michigan State harmed her through obvious and knowing indifference: school officials knew about what happened and then looked the other way. — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Title IX Lawsuit Over Players' Alleged Rape Adds to Michigan State's Growing Legal Troubles," 13 Apr. 2018 Here, a simple introduction -- a knowing glance among friends -- takes place. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "Ovarian cancer vaccine shows promising results in human study," 11 Apr. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
But to the knowing, the ink thicket telegraphs something more sinister. — Kristen Mcqueary, chicagotribune.com, "Column: The truth about race-baiting that Trump supporters donāt want to hear," 26 Aug. 2019 God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and always present. — The Rev. Bill Thomas, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Thomas: God turns lifeās tragedies, disappointments into something eternally good," 3 Aug. 2019 But give him a time limit, because her knowing ā and your being able to talk to her without a silly secret that has zero reason to be kept ā is more important than the source of the news. — Carolyn Hax, The Mercury News, "Carolyn Hax: He wants a baby so bad, and I donāt want to break his heart," 10 July 2019 With this recipe from Washington, D.C., chef Ed Scarpone, your hands can become the knowing kind. — Bonnie S. Benwick, Twin Cities, "For a dose of comfort, make these classic cheese blintzes," 13 June 2019 Scent-free rubber and insulating neoprene will keep you outside without the hunted knowing. — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Boots for Stomping Through Mud," 29 Mar. 2019 Until this period, theologians used counterfactuals only as a way to prove Godās goodness, and Divine Providenceāthe deity as all-powerful, all-knowing, and all goodness. — Lorraine Boissoneault, Smithsonian, "What if Napoleon Hadnāt Lost Europe and Other Questions of Alternate History," 14 June 2018 Signing treaties with both, without the other knowing, and extracting political and economic gains from both. — Paula Hancocks, CNN, "'Master manipulators' Why negotiating with North Korea is fraught with risk," 23 Apr. 2018 During the first week of trial, lead prosecutor Joseph Blackwell argued that Uresti and Cain became knowing and willing participants in FourWindsā fraud. — Guillermo Contreras, San Antonio Express-News, "A duped politician, or a willing fraud accomplice?," 27 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'knowing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for knowing
knowing
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of knowing
: showing that you have special knowledge
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knowing
adjective
knowĀ·ing
| \ ĖnÅ-iÅ\
Kids Definition of knowing
1
: having or showing special knowledge, information, or intelligence
2
: shrewdly and keenly alert
The baby looked around with knowing eyes.
knowing
adjective
knowĀ·ing
Legal Definition of knowing
1
: having or reflecting knowledge
a knowing and intelligent waiver of counsel
ā see also intelligent
2
: deliberate sense 2
knowing possession knowing endangerment
ā compare mens rea
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