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Definition of wise - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
wisdomshowing good judgment and experience
- She made a wise decision to save money.
2.
intelligenceshrewd and crafty in dealing with situations
- She gave a wise smile, knowing more than she let on.
3.
knowledgeaware or informed about something
- He is wise to the tricks of the trade.
4.
- Don't get wise with me, young man.
Noun
methodUK manner or way of doing somethingUK
- He handled the situation in a wise that surprised everyone..
Expressions with wise
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person who makes conceited or insolent comments
He's such a wise guy, always making snide remarks.
having knowledge or experience in a particular area
He is wise to the ways of the world.
become more intellectually demanding or sophisticated
The course wised up the students quickly.
three men who visited Jesus after his birth
The three wise men brought gifts for baby Jesus.
become aware of something secret or deceitful
She got wise to his lies and confronted him.
very wise and knowledgeable
She is as wise as Solomon when it comes to solving problems.
make someone aware of something secret or important
She put me wise to the real reason he left.
showing good judgment and insight
She is wise as an owl in making business decisions.
having maturity not typical for one's age
His decisions were always wise beyond his years, impressing everyone around him.
young person who acts with unusual wisdom or maturity
She is a wise head on young shoulders in our class.
symbol representing wisdom and knowledge
The wise old owl is featured in the story.
brief advice or warning given to someone
Word to the wise: always back up your data.
knowing what should have been done only after something happened
He was wise after the event, saying we should have left earlier.
act with good judgment
She always tries to be wise in her decisions.
lacking good judgment or sense
It was not wise to leave the door unlocked.
man possessing wisdom and good judgment
The wise man shared his insights with the community.
indicate something related to the amount of money spent or needed
Cost wise, this option is the cheapest available.
in terms of managing or handling money
She is very careful finance wise when it comes to budgeting.
decision or action that shows good judgment and careful thinking
Taking out health insurance was a very wise move.
become aware or informed about something
Once you get wise to the company's tactics, you'll avoid their traps..
men known for their wisdom or knowledge
The wise men advised the king on important matters.
having profound wisdom
His decisions are always wise as a sage.
make a sarcastic or witty comment
He loves to crack wise during meetings.
make someone aware of a situation
He put her wise to the risks involved.
Origin of wise
Old English, wis (knowledgeable)
Terms with wise included in their meaning
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avoid mistakes
be wise enough not to do something foolish
daily wisdom
wise saying shared daily for reflection
wise
showing good judgment or reasoning
wise action
recommended as wise or sensible
advice prediction
seem likely to succeed or be a wise choice
decision
wise decision or judgment in a situation
figurative
show good practical judgment and make wise everyday decisions
wise
be wise or experienced enough to avoid something
wise saying
short traditional saying giving advice or truth
giving advice
should do something because it is wise or safe
wisdom
wise advice or statements that help people
wise person
person known for profound wisdom
wise
having wisdom from age and experience
advice
piece of advice that is considered wise
unwise decision
despite knowing it is not wise
sensitive information
not wise or good to mention or talk about
wise person
person who understands deep truths
wisdom
experienced or wise due to age
judgment
shows practical and wise judgment
idiomatic positive
turn a forced choice into a positive or wise action
wise or clever
person who is wise or clever
wise person
person not easily tricked or deceived
experience
person experienced and wise
sayings
wise or insightful sayings
Examples of wise in a sentence
Choosing to apologize was a wise move. His wise decision saved the company from bankruptcy. The wise leader navigated the crisis with ease. She is wise to the risks of sharing passwords. Investors are wise to sudden market changes. She got wise with her teacher during class.
His wise remarks annoyed everyone at the meeting. He explained it in a wise that was easy to understand. The project was completed in a wise that saved time.
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- French:sage, manière, ...
- German:weise, Weise, ...
- Italian:saggio, maniera, ...
- Spanish:sabio, manera, ...
- Portuguese:sensato, maneira, ...
- Chinese:明智的, 方式, ...
- Japanese:賢明な, 方法, ...
- Arabic:حَكِيم, طريقة, ...
- Hebrew:חָכָם, אֹפֶן, ...
- Russian:мудрый, способ, ...
- Ukrainian:мудрий, спосіб, ...
- Hindi:विवेकी, तरीका, ...
Definition of WISE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Wide-field Infrared Survey ExplorerTECH. telescope that looks at space in infrared lightTECH.
- WISE helps scientists find asteroids in space.
- WISE captures stunning images of distant galaxies.
- The WISE mission was extended to find more brown dwarfs.
Origin of WISE
Old English wis (wise)
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- French:WISE, ...
- German:Infrarot-Weltraumteleskop, ...
- Italian:WISE, ...
- Spanish:WISE, ...
- Portuguese:WISE, ...
- Chinese:广域红外巡天探测器, ...
- Japanese:広視野赤外線探査衛星, ...
- Arabic:مِرْصَد مَسْح فِي المَجال التَحْتِ أَحْمَر الواسِع, ...
- Hebrew:טֶלֶסְקוֹפּ סֶקֶר אִינְפְרָה אָדֹם רְחַב שָׂדֶה, ...
- Russian:WISE, ...
- Ukrainian:інфрачервоний космічний телескоп, ...
- Hindi:अंतरिक्ष अवरक्त सर्वेक्षण दूरबीन, ...
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