— knowingly , adv. — knowingness , n.
/noh"ing/ , adj.
1. affecting, implying, or deliberately revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information: a knowing glance.
2. that knows; having knowledge or information; intelligent.
3. shrewd, sharp, or astute.
4. conscious; intentional; deliberate.
[ 1325-75; ME knawynge (earlier knowende, knawande ). See KNOW 1 , -ING 2 ]
Syn. 1. meaningful, significant, eloquent, perceptive.