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wise man

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wise man
n.
1. One of the magi who paid homage to the baby Jesus; a magus.
2. A sage.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.wise manwise man - a wise and trusted guide and advisor
mentor
intellectual, intellect - a person who uses the mind creatively
sage - a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom


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When Zarathustra heard the wise man thus speak, he laughed in his heart: for thereby had a light dawned upon him.
Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book For All And None by Nietzsche, Friedrich View in context
In old England the greatest lords think it great glory to be slapped by a queen, and made garter-knights of; but, be your boast, Stubb, that ye were kicked by old Ahab, and made a wise man of.
Moby Dick I-LXVII by Melville, Herman View in context
It was about six months later that Agravaine, having ridden into the forest, called upon a Wise Man at his cell.
The Man Upstairs and Other Stories by Wodehouse, Pelham Grenville View in context
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