wise (adj.)

  1. having or prompted by wisdom or discernment; a wise leader; a wise and perceptive comment'

    wise (n.)

  1. a way of doing or being; in no wise; in this wise'

  2. United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)

    [ Syn: wise , stephen samuel wise ]

  3. United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900)

    [ Syn: wise , isaac mayer wise ]

    wise (adj.)

  1. marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters; judicious use of ones money; a wise decision

    [ Syn: judicious , heady ]

  2. evidencing the possession of inside information

    [ Syn: knowing , wise to ]

  3. improperly forward or bold; dont be fresh with me; impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup; an impudent boy given to insulting strangers; Dont get wise with me!

    [ Syn: fresh , impertinent , impudent , overbold , smart , saucy , sassy ]

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