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Knowing

adjective

/ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Meaning

showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd

She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.

aware, perceptive, shrewd, cunning

naive, innocent, unaware, ignorant

knowing look, knowing smile, knowing glance

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's...

Lasting for only a short time; temporary.

Relating to the brain; intellectual rather than emotional or physical.