all-knowing

English

Etymology

From all- +‎ knowing.

Adjective

all-knowing (not comparable)

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

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