wise

adjective
UK: /waɪz/
US: /waɪz/

  1. Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement.

    1. My grandma is very wise, she knows a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. It would be wise to save some money for unexpected expenses this year. [ ] [ ]

  2. Based on or showing good judgment and practical ideas.

    1. It's wise to look both ways before crossing. [ ] [ ]
    2. Investing in renewable energy is a wise decision for the future environment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sage prudent sensible clever knowing shrewd intelligent insightful
wise adverb

  1. A way, manner, or extent; often used in combination with another word (e.g., otherwise, likewise).

    1. In no wise did I mean to offend you. [ ] [ ]
    2. They handled the situation in a wise and responsible manner, mitigating all risks. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wise" in English means: Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement., Based on or showing good judgment and practical ideas..

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

Synonyms for "wise": sage, prudent, sensible, clever, knowing, shrewd, intelligent, insightful.

Example usage of "wise": "My grandma is very wise, she knows a lot.". More examples on the page.