wise man

Definition of wise man

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

Wiseman

biographical name

Wise·man | \ ˈwīz-mən

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Definition of Wiseman (Entry 2 of 2)

Nicholas Patrick Stephen 1802–1865 English cardinal and author

Examples of wise man in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The Gospel of Matthew tells that the magi (the three wise men) follow a star to Bethlehem to bring gifts (gold (turmeric), frankincense, and myrrh) to Jesus, born the king of the Jews. — The Rev. Ellin Dize, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Dize: Jesus is the reason for the season and Christmas is an inclusive holiday," 30 Nov. 2019 Gold symbolizes the gift from the three wise men, blue represents Mother Mary and the rich blue robes she was often seen in as a result of her wealth, and white links to the purity of Jesus himself. — Rebecca Norris, Country Living, "The History of Christmas Colors—and Why They're Red and Green—Is Actually Fascinating," 29 Oct. 2019 Zimcosky went on to write the story of a 10-year-old boy, based on himself, taking trips to visit his grandparents in Pennsylvania and, while there, meeting a wise man who lived on a hill. — cleveland.com, "Shaker Heights’ Zimcosky continues growth as person, author," 8 Sep. 2019 The wise men of baseball like to say there are only two kinds of baseball players: those who have been humbled and those who are about to be. — Tom Verducci, SI.com, "How Justin Verlander Mastered the Twain of Body and Mind in HIs Mid-30s," 1 Sep. 2019 Frankincense, one of three fabled gifts the wise men brought to honor Jesus, has been used for millennia as an incense in cooking and religious ceremonies. — Alex Fox, Science | AAAS, "World’s supply of frankincense could go up in smoke," 1 July 2019 Tupaia was the wise man or man of knowledge, often called a priest, whom Cook met on Tahiti and who quickly proved indispensable. — Damion Searls, Harper's magazine, "The Tide-Beating Heart of Earth," 10 May 2019 In one tale, the Oracle at Delphi supposedly stated that Socrates was the wisest man in Athens. — National Geographic, "Who was Socrates?," 11 Mar. 2019 Please accept this wisdom from a not-very-wise man. — Jason Gay, WSJ, "America Needs More Kids on Bikes," 14 June 2019

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“Wise man.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wise%20man. Accessed 16 December 2019.

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