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1. wise

adjective. ['ˈwaɪz'] having or prompted by wisdom or discernment.

Etymology

  • wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Wise

  • sensationalize
  • decriminalize
  • misapplies
  • improvise
  • underlies
  • pint-size
  • mcfly's
  • comprise
  • complies
  • vanhise
  • surprise
  • supply's
  • supplies
  • shanghai's
  • reprise
  • replies
  • oversize
  • marseilles
  • implies
  • goodbyes
  • emprise
  • duis
  • disguise
  • despise
  • decries
  • chastise
  • baptize
  • upsize
  • surmise
  • revise

How do you pronounce wise?

Pronounce wise as waɪz.

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2. penny-wise

adjective. thrifty in small matters only.

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Etymology

  • penny (English)
  • penning (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wise (English)
  • wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. baby-wise

adverb. like a baby.

4. worldly-wise

adjective. experienced in and wise to the ways of the world.

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5. wise

adjective. ['ˈwaɪz'] marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. wise

noun. ['ˈwaɪz'] a way of doing or being.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. Wise

noun. United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949).

8. wise

adjective. ['ˈwaɪz'] improperly forward or bold.

Etymology

  • wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. wise

adjective. ['ˈwaɪz'] evidencing the possession of inside information.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))