all-knowing

Thân thiện

An ancient, all-knowing tree stands in the heart of the mystical forest.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. infinitely wise

Từ đồng nghĩa

• omniscient