Wise (w z), Stephen Samuel 1874-1949. Hungarian-born American religious leader who was an ardent Zionist and founded the World Jewish Congress (1936). |
wise 1 (w z)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. 3. Having great learning; erudite. 4. Provided with information; informed. Used with to: was wise to the politics of the department. 5. Slang Rude and disrespectful; impudent. Phrasal Verb: wise up Slang To make or become aware, informed, or sophisticated.
[Middle English, from Old English w s; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]
wise ly adv. wise ness n. |
wise 2 (w z)n. Method or manner of doing; way: in no wise; in any wise.
[Middle English, from Old English w se; see weid- in Indo-European roots.] |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | wiseness - the quality of being prudent and sensiblegoodness, 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 insighttrait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature |
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