all-knowing
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having infinite knowledge and wisdom; knowing everything. This describes a being, typically a deity or supreme power, that possesses complete and unlimited knowledge of all things, past, present, and future. It implies omniscience.
Usage
The word "all-knowing" is primarily used in religious, philosophical, or literary contexts to describe a divine or supremely powerful entity. It is a formal and absolute term.
Examples
- Adjective:
- In many religions, God is considered all-knowing and all-powerful.
- The novel features an all-knowing narrator who reveals the thoughts of every character.
- He spoke with an all-knowing certainty that made his colleagues uneasy.
Advanced Usage
- As a divine attribute: The concept is central to theologies describing an omniscient deity.
- Prayer is based on the belief in an all-knowing God who understands our deepest needs.
- Used figuratively or ironically: Sometimes used to describe a person who acts as if they know everything, often with a critical or sarcastic tone.
- She dismissed his all-knowing advice with a wave of her hand.
Variants and Related Words
- Omniscient (adj): A more formal, often academic synonym for "all-knowing," frequently used in theology and literary criticism.
- The author uses an omniscient point of view.
- All-seeing (adj): Often used alongside "all-knowing," emphasizing the perception of all actions and events.
Synonyms
- Omniscient
- Infinite in wisdom
- All-wise
Antonyms
- Ignorant
- Unknowing
- Limited
Related Idioms & Phrases
- (To play) the all-knowing expert: To behave as if one has complete knowledge on a subject.
- He annoyed everyone by playing the all-knowing expert during the meeting.
Adjective
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infinitely wise
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