knowing
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
verb
1. present participle of know