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knowing

know·ing [ nṓ ing ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. indicating private knowledge: suggesting that somebody knows a secret or something that others are unaware of
a knowing smile

2. astute: aware of things and able to act cleverly and judge shrewdly

3. showing intelligence: having knowledge, information, or understanding

4. intentional: done on purpose


know·ing·ly adverb
know·ing·ness noun
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