wisdom

noun
UK: /ˈwɪz.dəm/
US: /ˈwɪz.dəm/

  1. The ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments.

    1. She showed wisdom beyond her years giving good advice. [ ] [ ]
    2. The elders shared their wisdom, guiding the community with thoughtful insights. [ ] [ ]

  2. The body of knowledge and principles that develops within a specified society or period.

    1. He often shares the wisdom he has gained over the years. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ancient wisdom suggests that patience and observation are key to understanding nature. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

judgment insight understanding prudence sagacity knowledge intelligence discernment farsightedness reason sense

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wisdom" in English means: The ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments., The body of knowledge and principles that develops within a specified society or period..

The phonetic transcription of "wisdom" is /ˈwɪz.dəm/ in British English and /ˈwɪz.dəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wisdom": judgment, insight, understanding, prudence, sagacity, knowledge, intelligence, discernment, farsightedness, reason, sense.

Example usage of "wisdom": "She showed wisdom beyond her years giving good advice.". More examples on the page.