ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Knowingly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Knowingly is an adverb meaning In the manner of one who knows.

Meaning

In the manner of one who knows.

More Meanings

  1. With knowledge of all relevant facts.

Example Sentences

She smiled knowingly, but kept the secret.
He pursed his lips knowingly and winked exaggeratedly.
We keep our prices low and are never knowingly undersold.
She would never knowingly pour any pollutant down the drain.

Synonyms for knowingly

Depending on context, synonyms include awarely, consciously, wittingly.

Antonyms for knowingly

Common opposites include unknowingly, obliviously, unawarely, unconsciously, subconsciously, inadvertently.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wittingly, consciously, cognizant, informed, advisedly, conscious.

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