Wise

Quick meaning: Wise is an adjective meaning Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.

Meaning

Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.

More Meanings

1. (colloquial, ironic, sarcastic) Disrespectful.
2. (colloquial) Aware, informed (to something).
3. To become wise.
4. (ergative, slang) Usually with "up", to inform or learn.
5. (archaic) Way, manner, or method.
6. (dialectal) To instruct.
7. (dialectal) To advise; induce.

Example Sentences

Don't get wise with me!

Mo wised him up about his situation.

After Mo had a word with him, he wised up.

Storing extra food for the winter was a wise decision.

Word Forms

• wiser
• wisest
• wises
• wising
• wised

Synonyms for wise

Depending on context, synonyms include astute, clairvoyant, deep, frood, grounded, judicious.

Antonyms for wise

Common opposites include unwise, foolish, improvident.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include well-advised, sensible, prudent, judicious, considered, knowing.

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