Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
     
Lookup History
wisdom

wis·dom

wisdom

 
 
pronunciation:
wIz dm
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the state of being wise.
In his wisdom, he found the solution that was the key to our greatest dilemma.
synonyms:
sagacity, sageness, sapience
definition 2: understanding of that which is true or good combined with an ability to make sound judgments.
One can gain wisdom through experience.
synonyms:
acumen, common sense, judiciousness, reason, sagacity, sageness
antonyms:
folly
similar words:
brains, insight, intelligence, prudence, sense, smarts, understanding, wit
definition 3: scholarly learning.
synonyms:
knowledge, learning
similar words:
education, erudition, scholarship
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
Word Explorer
See
  knowledge
Word PartsSubscriber feature About this feature