a clear and certain mental apprehension

evidencing the possession of inside information

[ Syn: wise , wise to ]

characterized by conscious design or purpose; intentional damage; a knowing attempt to defraud; a willful waste of time

[ Syn: intentional ]

alert and fully informed; a knowing collector of rare books; surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on

[ Syn: knowledgeable ]

highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; knowing instructors; a knowledgeable critic; a knowledgeable audience

[ Syn: knowledgeable , learned , lettered , well-educated , well-read ]