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Synonyms for knowing

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  1. Shrewd

    sharp, clever, acute; see intelligent 1, judicious, reasonable 1.

  2. Implying possession of private information

    significant, meaningful, conspiratorial; see expressive.

See knowing in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II


adjective
  1. Having or showing intelligence, often of a high order:

    brilliant, intellectual, intelligent, knowledgeable. (Informal) brainy. See ability
  2. Possessing or showing sound judgment and keen perception:

    sagacious, sage, sapient, wise1. See wise
  3. Having or showing a clever awareness and resourcefulness in practical matters:

    astute, cagey, canny, perspicacious, shrewd, slick, smart, wise1. (Informal) savvy. See ability, careful

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