Knowingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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knowingly

 

[ หˆnษ™สŠษชล‹li ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a conscious and deliberate manner

Knowingly means being aware of and intentional about one's actions or decisions. It implies a level of understanding and awareness of the consequences. When someone acts knowingly, they are fully informed and do so with purpose.

Synonyms

consciously, deliberately, intentionally

Examples of usage

  • He knowingly ignored the warning signs.
  • She signed the contract knowingly, fully aware of the terms.
  • They proceeded with the project knowingly, despite the risks involved.
Context #2 | Adjective

having or showing knowledge or awareness

When used as an adjective, knowingly describes someone who possesses knowledge or awareness about a particular subject. It suggests a level of understanding or recognition of facts or information.

Synonyms

aware, cognizant, informed

Examples of usage

  • He is a knowingly skilled negotiator.
  • She gave a knowingly accurate answer.
  • The suspect made a knowingly false statement.

Translations

Translations of the word "knowingly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deliberadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคจเคฌเฅ‚เคเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wissentlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan sengaja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ะดะพะผะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wiadomie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•…ๆ„ใซ (ใ“ใ„ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sciemment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ a sabiendas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilinรงli olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋„์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู† ุนู…ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›domฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vedome

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•…ๆ„ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namerno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viljandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฝะฐะปั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ’แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™sdษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ a sabiendas

Etymology

The word 'knowingly' originated from the Middle English word 'knowingliche', which was derived from the Old English word 'cnฤwende'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The term has always been associated with consciousness, awareness, and intentionality, reflecting the importance of knowledge in human actions and decisions.

See also: connoisseur, foreknowledge, know, knowledge, known, unknowing, unknowingly, unknowledgeable.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,126 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.