noun
a way of doing or being
Examples
- in no wise
- in this wise
noun
United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)
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Stephen Samuel Wise
noun
United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900)
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Isaac Mayer Wise
adjective
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
Examples
- a wise leader
- a wise and perceptive comment
adjective
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
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Examples
- judicious use of one's money
- a wise decision
adjective
evidencing the possession of inside information
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adjective
improperly forward or bold
Synonyms
Examples
- don't be fresh with me
- impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
- an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
- Don't get wise with me!