What does WISER mean?

Here is the requested information about the word "wiser": Wiser 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:
  • Having or showing good judgment or sound thinking; intelligent; knowledgeable.
  • Having gained more experience or knowledge; more wise.
3. Pronunciations:
  • US: /ˈwaɪzər/
  • UK: /ˈwʌɪzə/
4. Origin and Usage:

The word "wiser" is the comparative form of the adjective "wise". It is derived from the Old English word "wīs", which means "having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right". The word "wiser" is commonly used to describe someone who has gained more experience or knowledge and is therefore more intelligent and knowledgeable than before.

5. Synonyms:
  • Smarter
  • More intelligent
  • More knowledgeable
  • More experienced
  • More discerning
6. Related Words:
  • Wised
  • Wises
  • Wiset
  • Wisha
  • Wishy
7. Example Sentences:
  • After reading many books on the subject, he became wiser in his understanding of the topic.
  • She made a wiser decision this time, based on her previous experience.
  • His wiser approach to the problem helped him to solve it more efficiently.


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