wise (/waɪz/)
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
🔊 /waɪz/
Meaning
Meaning: showing good judgement
Having or showing good sense and judgement gained from experience.
Examples
🗣 Her grandmother was a wise woman who always gave gentle and thoughtful advice.
Etymology
From Old English ‘wīs’, of Germanic origin, related to ‘wit’.
How & Where It’s Used
Suggests deep judgement rather than mere cleverness.
Tags: intelligence, personality