knowingly
US /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ.li/
UK /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ.li/
1.
with full knowledge or awareness
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He knowingly violated the company's policy.
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She knowingly put herself in a dangerous situation.
2.
in a way that shows that one knows something, often something secret or private
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She gave him a knowingly look, hinting at their shared secret.
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He smiled knowingly when the topic of the surprise party came up.