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3. 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))
4. worldly
adjective. ['ˈwɝːldli'] characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world.
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5. worldly
adjective. ['ˈwɝːldli'] very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.
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6. wise
adjective. ['ˈwaɪz'] having or prompted by wisdom or discernment.
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Etymology
- 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'] marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters.
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Etymology
- wise (English)
- wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. wise
noun. ['ˈwaɪz'] a way of doing or being.
Etymology
- wise (English)
- wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. 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))
10. wise
adjective. ['ˈwaɪz'] improperly forward or bold.
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Etymology
- wise (English)
- wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))