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Wise: Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：Having wisdom and good judgment (wise)

wise 🔊

/waɪz/

adj.

Describes a person who is smart and makes good decisions because they have a lot of experience and knowledge.

Wise elderly woman advising young person in cozy library

Having wisdom and good judgment 🔊

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/ˈhævɪŋ ˈwɪzdəm ənd ɡʊd ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

adj.

This describes a person who is smart and makes good decisions because of their experience and knowledge. It focuses on the person's inherent quality of being wise.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'wis', meaning 'wise'; akin to 'wit' and 'wisdom'.

💡 Mnemonic

Remember: 'W-I-S-E' stands for 'With Insight, Smart Every day'.

📖 Example

My grandfather is very wise; he always knows the right thing to say when I have a problem. 🔊 My grandfather is very wise; he always knows the right thing to say when I have a problem.

🔗 Collocations

wise person – An individual who possesses wisdom and good judgment.

wise counsel – Advice that is prudent and insightful.

wise elder – An older person respected for their wisdom.

🔄 Synonyms

sage (adj.) – Having profound wisdom, often associated with age and experience.

shrewd (adj.) – Having sharp judgment and practical intelligence, especially in business or personal matters.

prudent (adj.) – Showing careful and sensible judgment, especially in avoiding risks.

🚫 Antonyms

foolish (adj.) – Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.

ignorant (adj.) – Lacking knowledge or awareness; not wise.

reckless (adj.) – Acting without thinking about consequences; opposite of wise.

🌱 Derivatives

wisdom (n.) – The quality of being wise.

wisely (adv.) – In a wise manner.

unwise (adj.) – Not wise; foolish.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'wise' originates from Proto-Germanic *wisaz, related to Sanskrit 'veda' (knowledge). In medieval Europe, 'wise' was often linked to elders and scholars.

Meaning 2：Showing good judgment and foresight (wise)

wise 🔊

/waɪz/

adj.

Describes a decision, choice, or action that shows good judgment and is likely to lead to a good result.

Wise decision to save money with piggy bank and calculator

Showing good judgment and foresight 🔊

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/ˈʃoʊɪŋ ɡʊd ˈdʒʌdʒmənt ənd ˈfɔːrsaɪt/

adj.

This describes a decision, choice, or action that demonstrates good judgment and is likely to lead to a positive outcome. It focuses on the quality of the action itself, not necessarily the person.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Saving some money each month is a wise financial habit for the future. 🔊 Saving some money each month is a wise financial habit for the future.

🔗 Collocations

wise decision – A choice made with careful consideration that leads to good results.

wise choice – An option selected because it is prudent and beneficial.

wise investment – An allocation of resources that is expected to yield positive returns.

🔄 Synonyms

sensible (adj.) – Showing good sense and judgment; practical.

judicious (adj.) – Having or showing good judgment, especially in making decisions.

astute (adj.) – Having sharp insight and the ability to quickly assess situations to make wise choices.

🚫 Antonyms

unwise (adj.) – Not showing good judgment; foolish.

imprudent (adj.) – Lacking caution or good judgment; rash.

foolish (adj.) – Unwise; lacking sense or good judgment.

🌱 Derivatives

wisdom (n.) – The quality of being wise.

wisely (adv.) – In a way that shows good judgment.

unwise (adj.) – Not wise; showing poor judgment.