wise man

noun

1

: a man of unusual learning, judgment, or insight : sage

2

: a man versed in esoteric lore (as of magic or astrology)

especially : magus sense 1b

Examples of wise man in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The holiday commemorates the visit of the three Magi, or wise men, who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. —Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026

Three Kings Day is a global religious tradition honoring the biblical story of the three wise men — Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar — who journeyed to see the baby Jesus, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. —Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

According to the Gospel of Matthew, these wise men from the East followed a star to Bethlehem to pay homage to him. —Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026

In Puerto Rico, children will fill small boxes with grass or hay for the wise men’s camels and horses. —Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wise man

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan

Biographical Definition

Wiseman

biographical name

Wise·​man ˈwīz-mən 

Nicholas Patrick Stephen 1802–1865 English cardinal and author