knowingly
🇺🇸
/ˈnəʊɪŋli/
🇬🇧
/ˈnəʊɪŋli/
adverb
R
doing something while aware of the truth or consequences
She knowingly gave false information to the police.
R
in a way that shows you understand something secret
He knowingly smiled when she mentioned the surprise.
translation
doing something while aware of the truth or consequences; in a way that shows you understand something secret