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knowingly

/ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ.li/
know · ing · ly
Adjective:knowing
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• adverb

1

With full awareness and deliberate intent; consciously.

Example

"The company was fined heavily for knowingly violating environmental safety regulations."

2

In a manner that suggests secret or shared knowledge and understanding.

Example

"She smiled knowingly at her friend across the crowded room when the surprise was announced."

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• Rhymes for knowingly

• Nearby Words

knower
knowhow
knowing
knowingly
knowledge
knowledgeable
knowledgeably

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Knowingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/knowingly
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