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| know·ing [ nṓ ing ] |
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1. indicating private knowledge: suggesting that somebody knows a secret or something that others are unaware of
 a knowing smile
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2. astute: aware of things and able to act cleverly and judge shrewdly
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3. showing intelligence: having knowledge, information, or understanding
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4. intentional: done on purpose
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 know·ing·ly adverb |
 know·ing·ness noun |
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