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Synonyms for wise

Most common

prudent judicious sage smart

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.

    Storing extra food for the winter was a wise decision.

Example sentences

  • sensible A sensible person wouldn't speak to you like that.
  • sage The Jewish sage Rava was said to have made a golem.
  • prudent You should be prudent in deciding which way to go.
  • judicious Most of the women credit card holders are judicious in using their cards.
  • informed It was necessary that my uncle should be informed.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
wisesteady
sensiblesteady
sagerising
prudentsteady
judiciousfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
hot1
4 letters
deep1, keen1, sage1, wily2
5 letters
sound1, smart1
6 letters
astute2
7 letters
knowing2, cunning2, prudent2, erudite3, sapient
8 letters
informed2, rational3, sensible3, profound2, oracular
9 letters
advisable4, expedient4, judicious3, sagacious
10 letters
reasonable4, omniscient3
11 letters
intelligent4
13 letters
perspicacious4

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (wily2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
sage
Italiano
saggio
Español
prudente
Català
assenyat