knowing
adjective7 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9
knowing look8.5
an expression in the eyes that shows you know or understand something that is not being said aloud.
a subtle smile indicating that you know something others don't.
a quick look that shows a shared secret or understanding between two people.
knowing nod6.8
a movement of the head up and down to show agreement or understanding of a secret situation.
knowing grin6.5
a wide, often amused smile that shows a shared secret or private joke.
knowing wink6.0
quickly closing and opening one eye as a signal of a shared secret or private joke.
a smug or self-satisfied smile that shows you know a secret, often in a slightly unpleasant way.