wise meaning and definition

WISE noun

Definition of wise (noun)

1. a way of doing or being
   • "in no wise"; "in this wise"
2. United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)
   • synonyms: Stephen Samuel Wise
3. United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900)
   • synonyms: Isaac Mayer Wise

WISE adjective

Definition of wise (adjective)

1. having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
   • "a wise leader"; "a wise and perceptive comment"
   • antonym: foolish
2. marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
   • "judicious use of one's money"; "a wise decision"
   • synonyms: heady, judicious
3. evidencing the possession of inside information
   • synonyms: knowing, wise to
4. improperly forward or bold
   • "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!"
   • synonyms: fresh, impertinent, impudent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart