wisely

Wise  (wz), Stephen Samuel 1874-1949.

Hungarian-born American religious leader who was an ardent Zionist and founded the World Jewish Congress (1936).

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wise ¹  (wz)

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.

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[Middle English, from Old English ws; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]

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wisely adv.

wiseness n.

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wise ²  (wz)

n.

Method or manner of doing; way: in no wise; in any wise.

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[Middle English, from Old English wse; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]

Thesaurus

Adv.

1.

wisely - in a wise manner; "she acted wisely when she invited her parents" sagely foolishly, unwisely - without good sense or judgment; "He acted foolishly when he agreed to come"

Translations

wisely [ˈwaɪzlɪ] ADV

1. (= prudently) → sabiamente, prudentemente
she chose wisely → escogió sabiamente or prudentemente
he had wisely brought an umbrella with him → había tenido la prudencia de traerse un paraguas

2. (= sagaciously) → sabiamente
we all nodded wisely (iro, hum) → todos asentimos con aire de entendidos

wisely [ˈwaɪzli] adv [decide, invest] → sagement; [nod] → doctement
to choose wisely → faire le bon choix
You have chosen wisely → Vous avez fait le bon choix.
wisely chosen → judicieusement choisi(e)
Wise Men npl
the Wise Men → les Rois mpl mages (also the Three Wise Men) → les Rois mpl mages

wisely

adv → weise; (= sensibly) → klugerweise

wisely [ˈwaɪzlɪ] adv (decide) → saggiamente; (nod, smile) → con aria saggia