knowing glance

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

a quick look that shows a shared secret or understanding between two people.

knowingADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

glance

Examples (10)

  • They exchanged a knowing glance across the room, sharing an inside joke.
  • A knowing glance passed between the two friends, confirming their secret plan.
  • She gave him a knowing glance, indicating she understood his unspoken frustration.
  • The children shared a knowing glance after their mischievous prank.
  • With a knowing glance, the teacher subtly acknowledged the student's clever answer.
  • He offered a knowing glance to his colleague when the boss made an unlikely claim.
  • The veteran detective and his partner communicated with a quick, knowing glance.
  • Despite the formal setting, a knowing glance revealed their shared amusement.
  • She caught her mother's knowing glance and knew exactly what she was implying.
  • A mere knowing glance was enough for them to coordinate their actions.