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wise
adjective as in intelligent, reasonable
Strongest matches
astute, aware, careful, educated, enlightened, experienced, informed, judicious, knowledgeable, perceptive, prudent, rational, sagacious, sane, sensible, smart, thoughtful, wary, well-informed
Strong matches
contemplative, keen, knowing, sage, sensing, sharp, sound, understanding
Weak matches
calculating, clever, cogitative, crafty, cunning, discerning, discreet, erudite, foresighted, insightful, intuitive, perspicacious, politic, reflective, sapient, scholarly, shrewd, sophic, tactful, taught, witty
Example Sentences
"I still had two boys at home, one just about to go to university, the other one thinking about what he was going to do, education wise."
But once talks broke down over an extension in Carolina, the Hurricanes decided that the wisest long-term move was to ship him somewhere else.
Alcaraz is wise enough to know how lucky he is, not only to have his wicked game but a friendly nemesis to punish and push him along.
The justices are wise to return political issues to voters and their representatives.
"Even though some of his promises haven't been kept, I'm counting on him. He's a wise man with a wealth of experience and a long track record."
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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