wisdom (/ˈwɪz.dəm/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈwɪz.dəm/
Meaning
Meaning: good judgment from experience
The quality of having good judgment and deep understanding, often gained through experience. It involves knowing how to act sensibly and well.
Examples
🗣 With age came a quiet wisdom that helped her guide her grandchildren through difficult decisions.
Etymology
From Old English ‘wisdom’, from ‘wis’ (wise) and the suffix ‘-dom’ (state, condition).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in everyday speech, philosophy, and religious teaching.
Tags: mind, ethics