Wisdom
/'wizd m/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment: The state of being wise, characterized by deep understanding and the ability to make sensible decisions.
- The body of knowledge and principles that develops within a specified society or period: The accumulated philosophical or scientific learning of a culture or era.
- The soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of such experience and knowledge: The quality of being prudent and sensible.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- With age comes wisdom. (Experience over time leads to good judgment.)
- Ancient Greek wisdom has influenced Western thought for centuries. (The accumulated knowledge from ancient Greece has had a long-lasting impact.)
- She had the wisdom to invest her money carefully. (She showed good sense in her financial decisions.)
Advanced Usage
- "Conventional wisdom": A generally accepted theory or belief.
- The conventional wisdom was that the economy would improve quickly.
- "In his/her/their wisdom": Used, often ironically, to comment on a decision made by someone in authority.
- The council, in its wisdom, decided to close the library.
- "Pearls of wisdom": Pieces of wise advice.
- My grandfather was always ready to offer his pearls of wisdom.
Variants and Related Words
- Wise (adj): Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
- That was a wise choice.
- Wisely (adv): In a way that shows experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
- He wisely decided to save the document before the power went out.
Synonyms
- Sagacity: Keen mental discernment and good judgment.
- Prudence: The quality of being cautious and avoiding unnecessary risk.
- Discernment: The ability to judge well.
Related Phrases
- Wisdom tooth: The last molar tooth in humans, typically appearing in late adolescence or early adulthood.
- I need to have my wisdom teeth removed.
Related Idioms
- "A word to the wise": A hint or brief piece of advice that a wise or intelligent person can understand and act on.
- A word to the wise: always check the contract details.
- "Cut one's wisdom teeth": To gain experience and maturity.
- He really cut his wisdom teeth managing that difficult project.
Noun
- an Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom; although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC
- the quality of being prudent and sensible
- ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
- the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
- accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment