adjective
- having complete or unlimited knowledge; knowing everything
Usage: often used in religious contexts
Examples
- Many religions describe God as omniscient.
- The novel is told by an omniscient narrator who knows all the characters’ thoughts.
- She spoke as if she were omniscient about everyone’s business.
- The detective seemed almost omniscient in his ability to solve crimes.
- An omniscient being would know the outcome of every decision.
- The teacher’s omniscient gaze made the students feel like she knew everything they were thinking.