[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/wise/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [W](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/w/) / wise # wise adjective (wise, wiser, wisest) «wise» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. Wise means having good sense and making good choices because of knowledge and experience. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#m1) 2. A wise decision or action is a sensible one. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#m2) 3. «Wise to» (informal) means knowing about a trick. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#m3) 4. A person who is wise about something knows a lot about it from experience, such as a horse-harness expert who is bridle-wise. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#m4) ### In the lessons In stories and fables, the wise old owl or the wise king gives good advice; wisdom is shown through good choices, not just knowing facts. In everyday life and safety, «it would be wise to wear a helmet» means it is the sensible choice. Phrases: «a wise choice», «wise words», «none the wiser» (still not knowing), «get wise to» (find out about a trick). ### Examples - The wise old owl gave good advice. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#x1) - It was wise to bring an umbrella. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#x2) - Grandma is very wise. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#x3) - Making a wise choice takes thinking. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#x4) - It is not wise to swim alone. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#x5) - The king asked his wisest friend for help. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#x6) - Learn from wise people's mistakes. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#x7) - He took the toy back and nobody was any the wiser. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#x8) - The wise woman nodded her head. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/#x9) ### Note Comparison: wiser, wisest. The noun is «wisdom». A clever person knows a lot; a wise person uses it well — they are not the same. «Wise guy» is a rude word for someone who thinks they are clever. ## In Jewish tradition Skilled or clever, as in "wise-hearted" craftsmen, as well as sensible and understanding. **Interpretation.** The "wise-hearted" who built the Tabernacle are read as people whose skill was a gift from God. Joseph is the model of a wise and discreet leader. ### Examples - If they were wise, they would understand this, they would discern their latter end. (Torah DEU.32.29, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/W/wise/#x1) - And let every wise-hearted man among you come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded: (Torah EXO.35.10, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/W/wise/#x2) - Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. (Torah GEN.41.33, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/W/wise/#x3) - These also are sayings of the wise. (Writings PRO.24.23, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/W/wise/#x4) - Where are they, then, thy wise men? (Prophets ISA.19.12, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/W/wise/#x5) - Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. (Writings PRO.8.33, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/W/wise/#x6) ### Note Comparison: wiser, wisest. The noun is «wisdom». A clever person knows a lot; a wise person uses it well — they are not the same. «Wise guy» is a rude word for someone who thinks they are clever. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «wise» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wise/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«wise» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/wise.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «wise» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/W/wise/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«wise» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/wise.html) on Mova free.