wise
/wˈaɪz/
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Definitions
Adjective
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment; "a wise leader"; "a wise and perceptive comment"
Adjective Satellite
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters; "judicious use of one''s money"; "a wise decision"
Adjective Satellite
evidencing the possession of inside information
Adjective Satellite
improperly forward or bold; "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!"
Noun
a way of doing or being; "in no wise"; "in this wise"
Noun
United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)
Noun
United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900)