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wise
Synonyms and Antonyms of wise
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having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
dense, dull, obtuse, purblind, woodenheaded
brainless, dumb, feebleminded, foolish, idiotic (also idiotical), imbecile (or imbecilic), knuckleheaded, moronic, silly, simple, slow, slow-witted, stupid, thoughtless, unintelligent, witless
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having inside information
in the know
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suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
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making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
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displaying or marked by rude boldness
arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, nervy, sassy, saucy
Synonym Discussion of wise
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- wise beyond his tender years
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- the sage advice of my father
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- the sapient musings of an old philosopher
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- judicious parents using kindness and discipline in equal measure
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- a prudent decision to wait out the storm
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- a sensible woman who was not fooled by flattery
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- remained sane even in times of crises
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