Word WISE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

wise

🇺🇸 [waɪz]

Meanings

Having or showing good judgment, knowledge, and experience. Wisdom is often associated with age, learning, and careful consideration of consequences. A wise person makes decisions based on sound reasoning and deep understanding.

Examples

• He gave wise advice on how to handle the situation.
• Her wise choices led to a successful career.
• The wise old man shared his life lessons with the younger generation.

Synonyms

prudent • judicious • sensible

Antonyms

foolish • ignorant • naive