knowing.
Possessing knowledge or understanding; knowledgeable, intelligent.
Meaning & usage
Possessing knowledge or understanding; knowledgeable, intelligent.
Deliberate, wilful.
Shrewd or showing clever awareness; discerning.
a knowing rascal
Demonstrating knowledge of what is in fashion; stylish, chic.
Suggestive of private knowledge or understanding.
Where this word comes from
From know + -ing.
Given my knowledge about someone or something.
Knowing you, you would try not to be late for school.
Where this word comes from
From know + -ing.
The act or condition of having knowledge.
Where this word comes from
From know + -ing.
present participle and gerund of know
Where this word comes from
From know + -ing.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.