knowingly
UK: ˈnəʊɪŋli | US: ˈnoʊɪŋli
adv. in a way that shows awareness or deliberate intent
adv. with knowledge or consciousness of the facts
The word "knowingly" derives from the Old English "cnāwan" (to know), combined with the suffix "-ing" (indicating the present participle form) and "-ly" (forming adverbs). The root "know" has Germanic origins, related to the Proto-Indo-European *ǵneh₃- (to recognize). Over time, "knowingly" evolved to describe actions performed with conscious awareness or intent, reflecting the logical progression from "know" (awareness) to its adverbial form (acting with awareness).
She knowingly ignored the warning signs.
He nodded knowingly, as if he had expected the outcome.
The defendant acted knowingly when signing the contract.
She smiled knowingly, hinting at a shared secret.
They knowingly violated the rules, risking severe consequences.