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1. | Having knowledge; knowing; enlightened; of extensive information; erudite; learned. | |||||||
2. | Hence, especially, making due use of knowledge; discerning and judging soundly concerning what is true or false, proper or improper; choosing the best ends and the best means for accomplishing them; sagacious. | |||||||
3. | Versed in art or science; skillful; dexterous; specifically, skilled in divination. | |||||||
4. | Hence, prudent; calculating; shrewd; wary; subtle; crafty. | |||||||
5. | Dictated or guided by wisdom; containing or exhibiting wisdom; well adapted to produce good effects; judicious; discreet;
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1. | Way of being or acting; manner; mode; fashion. |
Noun | 1. | wise - a way of doing or being; "in no wise"; "in this wise" |
2. | Wise - United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949) Synonyms: Stephen Samuel Wise | |
3. | Wise - United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900) Synonyms: Isaac Mayer Wise | |
Adj. | 1. | wise - having or prompted by wisdom or discernment; "a wise leader"; "a wise and perceptive comment" Antonyms: foolish - devoid of good sense or judgment; "foolish remarks"; "a foolish decision" |
2. | wise - marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters; "judicious use of one's money"; "a sensible manager"; "a wise decision" | |
3. | wise - evidencing the possession of inside information | |
4. | wise - able to take a broad view of negotiations between states Synonyms: diplomatic | |
5. | wise - carefully considered; "a considered opinion" Synonyms: considered |