How to Pronounce "knowing"
word
/ˈnoʊɪŋ/
NOH-ing
/nˈəʊɪŋ/
NOH-ing
Definition
If a look, smile, or comment is knowing, it shows that someone understands something that is not said directly, often a secret, joke, or hidden meaning. It can also describe someone who seems experienced, aware, or a little clever in a slightly deliberate way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnoʊɪŋ/
British English
/nˈəʊɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH-ing
UK
NOH-ing
Listen in Context
She gave me a knowing smile when he walked in.
His knowing look made me feel that he understood the joke.
There was a knowing tone in her voice, like she had heard the story before.
He shot me a knowing glance across the room, and I immediately got the message.