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'wise' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'wise' with 20 example sentences.


wise adjective

: marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

: evidencing the possession of inside information

: improperly forward or bold

: having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

wise noun

: a way of doing or being


  • A wise person wouldn't do something like that.
  • No one is born wise, but many die stupid.
  • It was a wise decision.
  • The old are not always wiser than the young.
  • That's a wise choice.
  • Receive a cure from a doctor, learn from a wise man.
  • It's not wise of you to turn down his offer.
  • She's a very wise mother.
  • The tribal wise man shared his knowledge with all the young.
  • A wise person would say nothing.
  • You're a wise man.
  • In that country there once lived a wise king.
  • Water is the only drink for a wise man.
  • He was wise not to participate in it.
  • You should listen to your father's wise counsel.
  • He is wiser and more careful than Bob.
  • A wise leader knows when to listen.
  • A wise businessman knows how to clamp down on costs.
  • Do you think it's wise to wear your uniform today?
  • You are wise to be concerned.
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