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Wiser

Verb / ˈwaɪzɜ: / Another word for wiser — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or showing good judgment or the ability to make good decisions; knowledgeable

Synonyms & similar words

knowing sassy overbold judicious fresh wise saucy foolish impertinent smart impudent heady wiseto clever intelligent smart astute discerning perceptive shrewd sensible wise judicious prudent knowledgeable informed enlightened learned erudite scholarly well-read educated cultivated

Synonyms by register

Formal

sagacious prudent judicious perspicacious

Informal

smarter more sensible more streetwise

Literary

sage enlightened

Antonyms

foolish unwise ignorant naive silly simple

Common collocations

  • wiser choice
  • wiser decision
  • wiser than
  • wiser counsel
  • wiser head
  • wiser person
  • wiser to

Word family

noun wisdom
adverb wisely

Usage note

Wiser is the comparative form of the adjective 'wise'. It is used to compare the degree of wisdom between two or more entities.

Example sentences

  1. He became wiser after reading many books.
  2. The wise owl is known for its wisdom.
  3. My grandma is wiser than me because she has more life experience.
  4. It's wiser to save money than spend it all at once.
  5. She made a wiser choice by choosing the healthier option.

Quotes

  • Be wiser than other people, if you can, but do not tell them so. - Lord Chesterfield
  • Life is a series of lessons that must be lived to be understood. - Helen Keller
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates

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