all-knowing

English

Etymology

From all- +‎ knowing.

Adjective

all-knowing (not comparable)

1. Knowing everything; omniscient.
   • 1974, John Boorman, Zardoz, London: Pan Books, page 19:

     She waited on her horse passive and all-knowing.

Usage notes

• Often attributed to God or a deity, but can be used to describe a very wise person.

Synonyms

• omniscient

Translations

knowing everything — see omniscient