knowing

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. evidencing the possession of inside information

Similar word(s): informed, wise

2. characterized by conscious design or purpose

- a knowing act of fraud

Similar word(s): intended, deliberate, intentional

3. alert and fully informed

- a knowing collector of rare books

- surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on

Similar word(s): informed, knowledgeable

4. highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

- knowing instructors

- a knowledgeable critic

- a knowledgeable audience

Similar word(s): educated, knowledgeable, learned, lettered

Sentences with knowing as an adjective:

- a knowing rascal

noun

1. a clear and certain mental apprehension

Definition categories: thought

verb

1. present participle of know