wise

Words with a similar base: wise, wise_to

'wise'

[wise.n.01] as in: a way of doing or being

'wise'

[wise.n.02] as in: United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)

'wise'

[wise.n.03] as in: United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900)

'wise'

[wise.a.01] as in: having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

Examples:
a wise leader
a wise and perceptive comment

'wise'

[judicious.s.01] as in: marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

Examples:
judicious use of one's money
a wise decision

'wise'

[knowing.s.01] as in: evidencing the possession of inside information

'wise'

[fresh.s.09] as in: improperly forward or bold

Examples:
don't be fresh with me
impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
Don't get wise with me!

Origins

					wise (English)
├── wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
├── wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))

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