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- Dictionarywise/wʌɪz/
adjective
- 1. having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement: "she seems kind and wise"
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having or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life: I think you made a wise choice. "I never drink more than three glasses of wine ." "How wise." Looking at the weather, I think we made a wise decision not to go to the coast this weekend.
The meaning of WISE is characterized by wisdom : marked by deep understanding, keen discernment, and a capacity for sound judgment. How to use wise in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Wise.
having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion. Synonyms: intelligent, sagacious, sensible, sage. characterized by or showing such power; judicious or prudent: a wise decision. Antonyms: foolish.
having or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life: I think you made a wise choice. "I never drink more than three glasses of wine ." "How wise." Looking at the weather, I think we made a wise decision not to go to the coast this weekend.
The adjective wise describes someone who has experience and a deep understanding. Your wise older sister always gives the best advice. When you make a decision based on careful thought and good judgment, you've made a wise choice.
adj. 1. possessing, showing, or prompted by wisdom or discernment. 2. prudent; sensible. 3. shrewd; crafty: a wise plan.
Jun 15, 2024 · wise ( comparative wiser or more wise, superlative wisest or most wise) Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience. Storing extra food for the winter was a wise decision. They were considered the wise old men of the administration. ( colloquial, ironic, sarcastic) Disrespectful. Don't get wise with me!
