ALL meanings of wise
wise
W w - adjective wise person: knowing 1
- adjective wise act, decision: judicious 1
- adjective wise act: prudent, sensible 1
- suffix wise in a given way, direction 1
- noun wise Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment. 1
- adjective wise having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion. 1
- adjective wise characterized by or showing such power; judicious or prudent: a wise decision. 1
- adjective wise possessed of or characterized by scholarly knowledge or learning; learned; erudite: wise in the law. 1
- adjective wise having knowledge or information as to facts, circumstances, etc.: We are wiser for their explanations. 1
- adjective wise Slang. informed; in the know: You're wise, so why not give us the low-down? 1
- adjective wise Archaic. having knowledge of magic or witchcraft. 1
- verb with object wise Chiefly Scot. to instruct. to induce or advise. to show the way to; guide. 1
- verb with object wise Scot. to direct the course of; cause to turn. 1
- idioms wise be / get wise to, Slang. to be or become cognizant of or no longer deceived by; catch on: to get wise to a fraud. 1
- idioms wise get wise, Slang. to become informed. to be or become presumptuous or impertinent: Don't get wise with me, young man! 1
- idioms wise put / set someone wise, Slang. to inform a person; let a person in on a secret or generally unknown fact: Some of the others put him wise to what was going on. 1
- noun wise Isaac Mayer [mahy-er] /ˈmaɪ ər/ (Show IPA), 1819–1900, U.S. rabbi and educator, born in Bohemia: founder of Reform Judaism in the U.S. 1
- noun wise Stephen Samuel, 1874–1949, U.S. rabbi, theologian, and Zionist leader; born in Hungary. 1
- adjective wise having knowledge of black magic, etc. 0
- adjective wise annoyingly self-assured, knowing, conceited, etc. 0
- adjective wise impudent; fresh 0
- noun wise way; manner 0
- verb transitive wise to direct or guide 0
- verb transitive wise to convey or conduct 0
- noun wise (archaic) Way, manner, method. 0
- verb wise To become wise. 0
- verb wise (Slang) (ergative) Usually with "up", to inform or learn. 0
- verb wise (dialectal) to instruct. 0
- verb wise (dialectal) to advise; induce. 0
- verb wise (dialectal) to show the way, guide. 0
- verb wise (dialectal) to direct the course of, pilot. 0
- verb wise (dialectal) to cause to turn. 0
- adjective wise Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience. 0
- adjective wise (Colloquial) Disrespectful. 0
- adjective wise A wise person is able to use their experience and knowledge in order to make sensible decisions and judgments. 0
- adjective wise A wise action or decision is sensible. 0
- adjective wise possessing, showing, or prompted by wisdom or discernment 0
- adjective wise prudent; sensible 0
- adjective wise shrewd; crafty 0
- adjective wise well-informed; erudite 0
- adjective wise aware, informed, or knowing (esp in the phrase none the wiser) 0
- adjective wise in the know, esp possessing inside information (about) 0
- adjective wise possessing powers of magic 0
- adjective wise cocksure or insolent 0
- noun wise way, manner, fashion, or respect (esp in the phrases any wise, in no wise) 0
- noun wise Stephen Samuel1874-1949; U.S. rabbi & Jewish leader, born in Hungary 0
- noun wise Thomas James1859-1937; Eng. bibliophile, editor, & forger 0
- adjective wise having or showing good judgment; sagacious; prudent 0
- adjective wise prompted by wisdom; judicious; sound 0
- adjective wise having information; informed 0