What is the meaning of Wise?

A way of doing or being.
- usage: "in no wise"; "in this wise"
United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949.
- synonyms: Stephen Samuel Wise
United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900.
- synonyms: Isaac Mayer Wise

Having or prompted by wisdom or discernment.
- usage: "a wise leader"; "a wise and perceptive comment"
Marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters.
- usage: "judicious use of one's money"; "a wise decision"
- synonyms: judicious, heady
Evidencing the possession of inside information.
- synonyms: knowing, wise to
Improperly forward or bold.
- usage: "don't be fresh with me"; "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"; "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"; "Don't get wise with me"
- synonyms: fresh, impertinent, impudent, overbold, smart, saucy, sassy

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