wisdom
word · lemma: wise
/ˈwɪzdəm/
WIZ-duhm
/wˈɪsdəm/
WIZ-duhm
Definition
Wisdom is the ability to make good decisions and understand people and life based on knowledge and experience. It can also mean a wise idea or piece of advice.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in a positive, respectful way and commonly appears in phrases like 'great wisdom', 'ancient wisdom', and 'words of wisdom'. It suggests deeper judgment than just 'knowledge'; someone can know many facts without having wisdom.
Spanish: sabiduríaPortuguese (BR): sabedoriaPortuguese (PT): sabedoriaChinese (Simplified): 智慧 - 明智Chinese (Traditional): 智慧 - 明智Hindi: बुद्धिमानी - ज्ञानArabic: حكمةBengali: জ্ঞান - প্রজ্ঞাRussian: мудростьJapanese: 知恵（ちえ） - 賢明さ（けんめいさ）Vietnamese: sự khôn ngoanKorean: 지혜Turkish: bilgelikUrdu: دانائیIndonesian: kebijaksanaan
Example Sentences
Her wisdom helped the team make the right choice.
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My grandfather is known for his wisdom.
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Books can give us wisdom as well as knowledge.
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With age comes wisdom—or at least that's what people say.
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She always has some wisdom to share when I'm stressed out.
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That was a moment of real wisdom, not just luck.
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