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1. wise

adjective. ['ˈwaɪz'] having or prompted by wisdom or discernment.

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  • wise (English)
  • wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. penny-wise

adjective. thrifty in small matters only.

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  • penny-wise (English)
  • penny (English)
  • penning (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wise (English)
  • wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. worldly-wise

adjective. experienced in and wise to the ways of the world.

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4. wise

adjective. ['ˈwaɪz'] marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters.

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  • wise (English)
  • wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. wise

noun. ['ˈwaɪz'] a way of doing or being.

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  • wise (English)
  • wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. wise

adjective. ['ˈwaɪz'] evidencing the possession of inside information.

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  • wise (English)
  • wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. wise

adjective. ['ˈwaɪz'] improperly forward or bold.

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  • wise (English)
  • wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))
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