knowing

American  

[noh-ing] / ˈnoʊ ɪŋ /

adjective

1. affecting, implying, or deliberately revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information.

   a knowing glance.

   Synonyms:

   perceptive, eloquent, significant, meaningful

2. that knows; know; having knowledge or information; intelligent.

3. shrewd, sharp, or astute.

4. conscious; intentional; deliberate.

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knowing British  

/ ˈnəʊɪŋ /

adjective

1. suggesting secret information or knowledge

2. wise, shrewd, or clever

3. deliberate; intentional

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noun

1. one cannot tell

Other Word Forms

• knowingly adverb
• knowingness noun

Etymology

Origin of knowing

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English knawynge (earlier knowende, knawande ); equivalent to know ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Natalie said they also offered advice on buying hair care products on a budget as part of the workshops, knowing that they could be expensive.

From BBC

Instead, when United resume their league programme against Leeds at Old Trafford on 13 April, they will do so knowing Champions League qualification is within reach.

From BBC

Ms. Zenovich possesses the interviewer’s most valuable skill, knowing when to shut up.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Hopefully we’ll be able to provide closure to the family and for our own sake of knowing why that decision was made and why he did what he did.”

From Los Angeles Times

He brings the added benefit of knowing the Premier League and the timing of the likely appointment gives him scope for preparation.

From BBC

Related Words

• insightful
• intelligent
• perceptive
• sophisticated