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.] |
wise 1 Adjective 1. possessing or showing wisdom: a wise move 2. none the wiser knowing no more than before: I left the conference none the wiser 3. wise to Informal aware of or informed about: they'll get wise to our system, he put him wise to the rumour [Old English wīs] wisely adv wise 2 Noun Old-fashioned way, manner, or respect: in no wise [Old English wīse manner]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | wise - a way of doing or being; "in no wise"; "in this wise"fashion, manner, mode, style, way - how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion" | | 2. | Wise - United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949) | | 3. | Wise - United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900) | | Adj. | 1. | wise - having or prompted by wisdom or discernment; "a wise leader"; "a wise and perceptive comment"advisable - worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise; "such action is neither necessary nor advisable"; "extreme caution is advisable"; "it is advisable to telephone first" advised, well-advised - having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel; "a well-advised delay in carrying out the plan" politic - marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness; "it is neither polite nor politic to get into other people's quarrels"; "a politic decision"; "a politic manager"; "a politic old scoundrel"; "a shrewd and politic reply" prudent - careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight" foolish - devoid of good sense or judgment; "foolish remarks"; "a foolish decision" | | 2. | wise - marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters; "judicious use of one's money"; "a wise decision"prudent - careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight" | | 3. | wise - evidencing the possession of inside informationinformed - having much knowledge or education; "an informed public"; "informed opinion"; "the informed customer" | | 4. | wise - 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!"forward - used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty; "a forward child badly in need of discipline" |
wise adjective 1. sage, knowing, understanding, aware, informed, clever, intelligent, sensible, enlightened, shrewd, discerning, perceptive, well-informed, erudite, sagacious, sapient, clued-up ( informal) << OPPOSITE foolish 2. sensible, sound, politic, informed, reasonable, clever, intelligent, rational, logical, shrewd, prudent, judicious, well-advised << OPPOSITE unwise
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