Meaning & Definition of Wise in English
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Wise
/waɪz/
noun
1. A way of doing or being
- "In no wise"
- "In this wise"
synonym:
- wise
2. United states jewish leader (born in hungary) (1874-1949)
synonym:
- Wise,
- Stephen Samuel Wise
3. United states religious leader (born in bohemia) who united reform jewish organizations in the united states (1819-1900)
synonym:
- Wise,
- Isaac Mayer Wise
adjective
1. Having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
- "A wise leader"
- "A wise and perceptive comment"
synonym:
- wise
2. Marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
- "Judicious use of one's money"
- "A wise decision"
synonym:
- judicious,
- wise,
- heady
3. Evidencing the possession of inside information
synonym:
- knowing,
- wise(p),
- wise to(p)
4. Improperly forward or bold
- "Don't be fresh with me"
- "Impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"
- "An impudent boy given to insulting strangers"
- "Don't get wise with me!"
synonym:
- fresh,
- impertinent,
- impudent,
- overbold,
- smart,
- saucy,
- sassy,
- wise
Examples of using
Tom grew a beard because he thought that all wise men had beards.
Receive a cure from a doctor, knowledge from a wise man.
Receive a cure from a doctor, learn from a wise man.