knowingness

/ˈnoʊɪŋnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being knowing; a state of having secret or special understanding, often shown in a subtle or clever way.
    • There was a certain knowingness in her eyes that made me think she knew more than she was saying.
    • His knowingness about the company's plans made his colleagues suspicious.
    • The child's knowingness surprised the adults; he seemed to understand the joke before anyone explained it.
  2. The quality of being well-informed or experienced in a particular area.
    • Her knowingness about classical music impressed the orchestra conductor.
    • The tour guide's knowingness about local history made the trip fascinating.
    • His knowingness in financial matters helped the team avoid costly mistakes.
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