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The definition of wise
11 Definitions of: wise
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- adjective, possessing, showing, or prompted by wisdom or discernment
- adjective, prudent; sensible
- adjective, shrewd; crafty
- adjective, well-informed; erudite
- adjective, aware, informed, or knowing (esp in the phrase none the wiser)
- adjective, slang in the know, esp possessing inside information (about)
- adjective, possessing powers of magic
- adjective, slang cocksure or insolent
- adjective, be or get wise to be or become aware or informed (of something) or to face up (to facts)
- adjective, put wise slang to inform or warn (of)
- verb, See wise up
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- noun, way, manner, fashion, or respect (esp in the phrases any wise, in no wise)
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| Synonyms: | erudite, reasonable, perceptive, sound, politic, sage, knowing, understanding, aware, informed | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | foolish, unwise |
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