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- Dictionaryknowing/ˈnəʊɪŋ/
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
- 2. done in full awareness or consciousness: "a knowing breach of the order by the appellants" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. the state of being aware or informed.
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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.
The meaning of KNOWING is having or reflecting knowledge, information, or intelligence. How to use knowing in a sentence.
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.
Knowing definition: affecting, implying, or deliberately revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information. See examples of KNOWING used in a sentence.
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.
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.
showing that you know or understand about something that is supposed to be secret. a knowing smile; The man at reception gave her the key with a knowing look. compare unknowing
KNOWING definition: A knowing smile, look, etc shows that you know what another person is really thinking: . Learn more.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English knowing know‧ing / ˈnəʊɪŋ $ ˈnoʊ-/ adjective [only before noun] KNOW something showing that you know all about something, even if it has not been discussed directly He gave us a knowing look. She exchanged a knowing smile with her mother.
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. [...]
