wise

[US]/waɪz/
[UK]/waɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. intelligent; having or showing good judgment; knowledgeable
vt. to inform; to teach
vi. to understand

Phrases & Collocations

wise beyond years

wise decision

wise investment

wise advice

wise leader

wise choice

wise guy

get wise

in no wise

three wise men

in any wise

wise up

step wise

Example Sentences

It is wise to listen to the advice of experienced colleagues.

She is known for her wise decision-making skills.

A wise person learns from their mistakes.

He gave me some wise words of encouragement.

In times of crisis, it is wise to remain calm.

The wise old man shared his wisdom with the young generation.

It is wise to plan ahead for the future.

She gave me some wise advice on how to handle the situation.

The wise owl is a symbol of wisdom in many cultures.

He made a wise investment in the stock market.

Real-world Examples

Judges, however wise or eminent, are human and can make mistakes.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

Many experts feel that it is the wisest to walk uphill.

Source: New types of questions for the CET-4 (College English Test Band 4).

A wise person profits from his mistakes.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

Jerry Wow. you really are wise, Jerry.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

I was like, I like until health wise.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

There wasn't much they had to do flight wise.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2021 Collection

The tourers wisely say that the desert always wins.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

Thank you, Arthur. You are the wisest of the wise.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 9

None the wiser from the colour.

Source: Gourmet Base

And yet so deeply wise, also.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2015 Collection

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