English · Word Candidate

knowingly

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Meaning · English

In the manner of one who knows.

Adverb

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).

Meaning · English

With knowledge of all relevant facts.

Adverb

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).

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.

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