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Wiseness
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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Wiseness
see synonyms of wisenessadjective
1.
possessing, showing, or prompted by wisdom or discernment
2.
prudent; sensible
3.
shrewd; crafty
a wise plan
4.
well-informed; erudite
5.
aware, informed, or knowing (esp in the phrase none the wiser)
6. slang (postpositive; often foll by to)
in the know, esp possessing inside information (about)
7. archaic
possessing powers of magic
8. slang, mainly US and Canadian
cocksure or insolent
9. be wise
10. put wise
verb
11. wise up
noun
archaic
way, manner, fashion, or respect (esp in the phrases any wise, in no wise)
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Wiseness
see synonyms of wiseness1.
Stephen Samuel1874-1949; U.S. rabbi & Jewish leader, born in Hungary
2.
Thomas James1859-1937; Eng. bibliophile, editor, & forger
adjectiveWord forms: ˈwiser or ˈwisest
1.
having or showing good judgment; sagacious; prudent
2.
prompted by wisdom; judicious; sound
a wise saying, wise action
3.
having information; informed
none the wiser
4.
learned; erudite
5.
shrewd; crafty; cunning
6. Dialectal
having knowledge of black magic, etc.
7. US, Slang
a.
annoyingly self-assured, knowing, conceited, etc.
b.
impudent; fresh
noun
way; manner
used chiefly in such phrases as in no wise and in this wise verb transitiveWord forms: wised or ˈwising Scottish
1.
to direct or guide
2.
to convey or conduct
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Wiseness
see synonyms of wisenessadj. wis·er, wis·est
1. Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious: a wise leader.
2.
a. Exhibiting common sense; prudent: a wise decision.
b. Shrewd; crafty: made a wise move selling the house when he did.
3. Provided with information; informed. Often used with to: I'm wise to your tricks. We were none the wiser after reading the report.
4. Slang Rude and disrespectful; impudent.
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