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wise 1 W0186900 (wīz)adj. wis·er, wis·est 1. Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious: a wise leader.2. a. Exhibiting common sense; prudent: a wise decision.b. Shrewd; crafty: made a wise move selling the house when he did.3. Provided with information; informed. Often used with to: I'm wise to your tricks. We were none the wiser after reading the report.4. Slang Rude and disrespectful; impudent.Phrasal Verb: wise up Slang To make or become aware, informed, or sophisticated.
[Middle English, from Old English wīs; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]
wise′ly adv.wise′ness n.
wise 2 W0186900 (wīz)n. Method or manner of doing; way: in no wise; in any wise.
[Middle English, from Old English wīse; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | wiseness - the quality of being prudent and sensiblesoundness, wisdomgoodness, good - that which is pleasing or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization"advisability - the quality of being advisable; "they questioned the advisability of our policy"reasonableness - goodness of reason and judgment; "the judiciary is built on the reasonableness of judges" | | 2. | wiseness - the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insightwisdomtrait - a distinguishing feature of your personal naturejudiciousness, sagaciousness, sagacity - the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluatingknowledgeability, knowledgeableness, initiation - wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation"statecraft, statesmanship, diplomacy - wisdom in the management of public affairsdiscernment, discretion - the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment" |
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Synonyms for wisenessnoun the quality of being prudent and sensibleSynonymsRelated Words- goodness
- good
- advisability
- reasonableness
noun the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insightSynonymsRelated Words- trait
- judiciousness
- sagaciousness
- sagacity
- knowledgeability
- knowledgeableness
- initiation
- statecraft
- statesmanship
- diplomacy
- discernment
- discretion
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