wise

Meanings

• adjective

  having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; skilled and able to give sound advice or make prudent decisions.

  - "The elder statesman was a wise counselor."
  - "His years of experience made him a wise decision-maker."

• adjective

  showing or having the power of understanding, discernment, and good judgment.

  - "The wise man spoke words of wisdom."
  - "She proved to be a wise choice for the job."

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Pronunciation

1. /waɪz/
   
   
   
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2. /waɪz/
   
   
   
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3. /waɪz/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

foolish , unwise

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wise
wives , thrives , arises , surprises , supplies

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Variants

List of all variants of wise that leads to same result
wise , wiselier , wiseliest , wisely , wiseness , wisenesses , wiser , wisest , wised , wises , wising , in any wise , in no wise , -wise , Stephen Samuel Wise , Wise , Thomas James Wise , wise guy , wise guys , wiseguy , wiseguys , wise man , wise men , wise in the ways of

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Forms

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wiser, wisest, wisely

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Etymology

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Old English wys, wise, intelligent, from witan to know, see.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wise' appears 16 times in Shakespeare's works.

2. In the Harry Potter series, 'wise' toads are used in potions class.

3. In Chinese culture, a 'wise man' is often depicted with a long beard and a bamboo staff.

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Related Concepts

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1. sage: A person who is respected for their wisdom and knowledge.

2. guru: A spiritual teacher or guide.

3. philosopher: A person who seeks wisdom and understanding of the world and human nature.

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Culture

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In literature and folklore, 'wise' often refers to a person with extensive knowledge and experience, or a sage. In art, 'wise' is often depicted as an old man with a long beard and a serious expression. In music, 'wise' can be found in song titles and lyrics, such as 'Wise Men Say' by Santana and 'Wise Up' by The Eagles.

How to Memorize "wise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a long beard and a serious expression.
   - Imagine a person giving advice to others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wise' with knowledge and experience.
   - Think of a wise person you know or have heard of.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym WISE: Wisdom, Intelligence, Sagacity, Experience.

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