Wise Waɪz Adjective Man Older Wiser Ten Years

• a wise man
• i'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.
• he played the role of the wise old man.
• a wise decision/move/choice/investment

wise

1. able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
• a wise man
• I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.
• He played the role of the wise old man.

Extra Examples

• He was known to be a wise and gentle ruler.
• He was too wise and experienced to try to escape.
2. sensible; based on good judgement
• SYNONYM prudent
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• a wise decision/move/choice/investment
• These are wise words indeed.
• The wisest course of action is just to say nothing.
• I was grateful for her wise counsel.
• You would be wise to steer clear of the cheapest local wines.
• He was wise to consider his future when he was working there.
• It was very wise to leave when you did.
• It was wise of her to ask for a lawyer to be present.

Extra Examples

• It was very wise of you to leave when you did.
• Locking your car doors is always a wise precaution.
• It was not considered wise to move her to another hospital.
3. to not understand something, even after it has been explained to you
• I've read the instructions, but I'm still none the wiser.
4. to not know or find out about something bad that somebody has done
• If you put the money back, no one will be any the wiser.
5. to understand something, or realize what you should have done, only after something has happened
• Anyone can be wise after the event.
6. to become aware that somebody is being dishonest
• He thought he could fool me but I got wise to him.
7. to make jokes
• This entertainer can crack wise with the best of them.
8. to inform somebody about something

Word Origin

• Old English wīs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wijs and German weise.