Meaning : Characterized by conscious design or purpose.
Example :
Intentional damage.
A knowing act of fraud.
A deliberate attempt to provoke a response.
Synonyms : deliberate, intentional
Meaning : Alert and fully informed.
Example :
A knowing collector of rare books.
Surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on.
Synonyms : knowledgeable
Meaning : Highly educated. Having extensive information or understanding.
Example :
Knowing instructors.
A knowledgeable critic.
A knowledgeable audience.
Synonyms : knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-read