knowingly
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In the manner of one who knows.
Adverb
Examples
She smiled knowingly, but kept the secret.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
With knowledge of all relevant facts.
Adverb
Examples
She would never knowingly pour any pollutant down the drain.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “knowingly” mean?
In the manner of one who knows.
Is “knowingly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.