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wisdom
[ wiz-duhm ]
noun
- the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
Synonyms: understanding, sense
Antonyms: stupidity
- scholarly knowledge or learning:
the wisdom of the schools.
Synonyms: sapience, enlightenment, erudition
Antonyms: ignorance
- wise sayings or teachings; precepts.
- a wise act or saying.
- (initial capital letter) Douay Bible. Wisdom of Solomon.
wisdom
/ ˈwɪzdəm /
noun
- the ability or result of an ability to think and act utilizing knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight
- accumulated knowledge, erudition, or enlightenment
- archaic.a wise saying or wise sayings or teachings
- obsolete.soundness of mind
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- wisdom·less adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of wisdom1
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Example Sentences
But he was always uncommonly gracious, a truly gentle man, willing to dispense wisdom and perspective when asked.
Despite conventional wisdom, there are no rewards just for participating.
Common sense is not a just a normative judgment about wisdom, but a structural feature of any functioning organization.
The traditional wisdom is “action is character,” and their evolution is one, with a slight edge to character.
He made an easy target, the know-it-all liberal egghead who demeaned the wisdom of the American people.
In Luke it is said, “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom.”
The wisdom of a scribe cometh by his time of leisure: and he that is less in action, shall receive wisdom.
The word of the law shall be fulfilled without a lie, and wisdom shall be made plain in the mouth of the faithful.
Nations shall declare his wisdom, and the church shall shew forth his praise.
He showed his wisdom in giving the Pandemonium card-room a very wide berth for the rest of his days.
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