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wise
adjective as in intelligent, reasonable
Strongest matches
astute, aware, careful, educated, enlightened, experienced, informed, judicious, knowledgeable, perceptive, prudent, rational, sagacious, sane, sensible, smart, thoughtful, wary, well-informed
Strong matches
contemplative, keen, knowing, sage, sensing, sharp, sound, understanding
Weak matches
calculating, clever, cogitative, crafty, cunning, discerning, discreet, erudite, foresighted, insightful, intuitive, perspicacious, politic, reflective, sapient, scholarly, shrewd, sophic, tactful, taught, witty
Example Sentences
Congolese mining industry analyst Jean-Pierre Okenda said some oversight of the deal would be wise, suggesting parliament and civil society should also be consulted if it was going to serve the interests of the people.
Given that, and given the variety of risks measles infection poses for your sight, it would be far wiser not to get it in the first place.
And it might be wise to hold off on increased launches following Thursday’s explosion of a SpaceX craft that ripped apart after takeoff from Texas.
He said he thought it was "wise" not to "play into that" and suggested that lawmakers resort to remote town hall meetings to avoid the heat.
In a post on social media, Dead Ringers star Jon Culshaw called Dare the "wisest comedy alchemist and the dearest, dearest friend".
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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