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    wise
    /wʌɪz/

    adjective

    • 1. having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement: "she seems kind and wise"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Wise means having or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life. Learn how to use wise in sentences, idioms, and suffixes, and see synonyms and antonyms.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wiseWise Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word wise as an adjective, verb, noun, and adverb. Find synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of wise.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › wiseWISE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Wise means having or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life. Learn how to use wise in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and suffixes.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wiseWise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › wiseWise - definition of wise by The Free Dictionary

    Wise can be an adjective meaning having or showing discernment, judgment, or knowledge, or a noun meaning a way or manner. It can also be a verb meaning to instruct or advise, or a suffix meaning manner, position, or direction.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › wisewise - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    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!