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wise1

 
 
pronunciation:
waIz
phrases:
wise up
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
inflections: wiser, wisest
definition 1: having an understanding of that which is right, true or important together with having sound judgment.
Years of experience have made him wise.She usually sought out her wise grandmother when she needed advice.
synonyms:
judicious, long-headed, sage, sapient
antonyms:
foolish, ill-advised, senseless, unwise
similar words:
astute, discerning, intelligent, knowing, perceptive, perspicacious, politic, possible, prudent, sensible, shrewd, understanding
definition 2: characterized by such understanding.
You made a wise decision to start saving your money early.Everyone agreed that it was a wise plan.
synonyms:
judicious, perceptive, sagacious, sage, sound
antonyms:
crazy, impolitic, inadvisable, unwise
similar words:
insightful, intelligent, politic, profound, prudent, sensible
definition 3: possessing great scholarly learning or erudition.
a wise scholar
synonyms:
erudite, learned, lettered
similar words:
educated, knowledgeable, scholarly, well-read
definition 4: aware; informed.
I am wise to your activities.
synonyms:
aware, informed
antonyms:
ill-advised
similar words:
cognizant, conscious, knowing, mindful
definition 5: (slang) impudent; disrespectful.
a wise guy
synonyms:
disrespectful, impertinent, impolite, impudent, rude, smart, smart-alecky
similar words:
cocky, discourteous, fresh, pert, sassy, saucy
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phrase: wise up
derivation: wisely (adv.)