Synonyms for wise

Synonyms for (noun) wise

Synonyms: wise

Definition: a way of doing or being

Usage: in no wise; in this wise

Similar words: way, style, manner, fashion, mode

Definition: how something is done or how it happens

Usage: her dignified manner; his rapid manner of talking; their nomadic mode of existence; in the characteristic New York style; a lonely way of life; in an abrasive fashion


Synonyms: Wise, Isaac Mayer Wise

Definition: United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900)

Similar words: religious leader

Definition: leader of a religious order


Synonyms: Wise, Stephen Samuel Wise

Definition: United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)

Similar words: religious leader

Definition: leader of a religious order


Synonyms for (adj) wise

Synonyms: overbold, smart, sassy, saucy, wise, impertinent, impudent, fresh

Definition: improperly forward or bold

Usage: 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!

Similar words: forward

Definition: used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty

Usage: a forward child badly in need of discipline


Synonyms: wise, wise to, knowing

Definition: evidencing the possession of inside information

Similar words: informed

Definition: having much knowledge or education

Usage: an informed public; informed opinion; the informed customer


Synonyms: heady, wise, judicious

Definition: marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

Usage: judicious use of one's money; a wise decision

Similar words: prudent

Definition: careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

Usage: a prudent manager; prudent rulers; prudent hesitation; more prudent to hide than to fight


Synonyms: wise

Definition: having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

Usage: a wise leader; a wise and perceptive comment

Similar words: all-knowing, omniscient

Definition: infinitely wise


Similar words: perspicacious, sagacious, sapient

Definition: acutely insightful and wise

Usage: much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument; observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions; a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators


Similar words: owlish

Definition: resembling an owl; solemn and wise in appearance


Similar words: sapiential

Definition: characterized by wisdom, especially the wisdom of God

Usage: a sapiential government


Similar words: sage

Definition: having wisdom that comes with age and experience


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