knowingly
The word “knowingly” has 3 syllables: know-ing-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ.li/
What is synonym and antonym for knowingly?
In the thesaurus, “knowingly” has 17 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for knowingly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for knowingly
- advisedly
- calculatedly
- consciously
- deliberately
- designedly
- intentionally
- on purpose
- premeditatedly
- purposedly
- purposefully
- purposely
- purposively
- studiedly
- voluntarily
- willfully
- willingly
- wittingly
Antonyms for knowingly
- accidentally
- haphazardly
- impulsively
- inadvertently
- incidentally
- instinctively
- involuntarily
- randomly
- spontaneously
- unconsciously
- unintentionally
- unknowingly
- unwillingly
- unwittingly
Meanings of knowingly
- adverb
- In the manner of one who knows.
- With knowledge of all relevant facts.
Example Sentences
- He knowingly broke the rules to gain an advantage.
- She smiled knowingly when asked about the surprise.
- They knowingly ignored the warning signs.
- The defendant knowingly provided false information.
- He knowingly avoided the topic during the discussion.
On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to knowingly, such as: accidentally, advisedly, calculatedly, consciously, deliberately, designedly, haphazardly.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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