Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Wise

• (v.) Having knowledge; knowing; enlightened; of extensive information; erudite; learned.
• (v.) Hence, especially, making due use of knowledge; discerning and judging soundly concerning what is true or false, proper or improper; choosing the best ends and the best means for accomplishing them; sagacious.
• (v.) Versed in art or science; skillful; dexterous; specifically, skilled in divination.
• (v.) Hence, prudent; calculating; shrewd; wary; subtle; crafty.
• (v.) Dictated or guided by wisdom; containing or exhibiting wisdom; well adapted to produce good effects; judicious; discreet; as, a wise saying; a wise scheme or plan; wise conduct or management; a wise determination.
• (v.) Way of being or acting; manner; mode; fashion.

Synonyms of Wise

• Wise
• Stephen Samuel Wise
• Wise
• Isaac Mayer Wise
• Judicious
• Heady
• Knowing
• Wise To
• Fresh
• Impertinent
• Impudent
• Overbold
• Smart
• Saucy
• Sassy

Antonyms of Wise

• Foolish

Homophones of Wise

• Why's
• Wyse
• Y's
• Y.'S