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Meaning of 'wise' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Wise [ v.]
- Having knowledge; knowing; enlightened; of extensive information; erudite; learned.
- Hence, especially, making due use of knowledge; discerning and judging soundly concerning what is true or false, proper or improper; choosing the best ends and the best means for accomplishing them; sagacious.
- Versed in art or science; skillful; dexterous; specifically, skilled in divination.
- Hence, prudent; calculating; shrewd; wary; subtle; crafty.
- Dictated or guided by wisdom; containing or exhibiting wisdom; well adapted to produce good effects; judicious; discreet; as, a wise saying; a wise scheme or plan; wise conduct or management; a wise determination.
- Way of being or acting; manner; mode; fashion.

Meaning of 'wise' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . wise [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a way of doing or being
Example in sentence:
  • in no wise;
  • in this wise
2 . wise [ a]
Meaning (2):
- having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
Example in sentence:
  • a wise and perceptive comment;
  • a wise leader
3 . wise [ s]
Meaning (3):
- marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
Example in sentence:
  • a wise decision;
  • judicious use of one's money
Meaning (4):
- improperly forward or bold
Example in sentence:
  • an impudent boy given to insulting strangers;
  • don't be fresh with me;
  • Don't get wise with me!;
  • impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup

Nearby Words:

wis wisard wisdom wise-hearted wise-like wiseacre wiseling wisely wiseness wish

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