wise

wise

wise¹ [wīz]

adj.

wiser, wisest [ME wis < OE, akin to witan, to know, OHG wis, MDu wijs < PGmc * wisa-, wise < IE * weid- < base * w(e)di-, to see, know > Sans vēdas, knowledge, Gr idris, knowing, L videre, to see]

1. having or showing good judgment; sagacious; prudent

2. prompted by wisdom; judicious; sound [a wise saying, wise action]

3. having information; informed [none the wiser]

4. learned; erudite

5. shrewd; crafty; cunning

6. Now Dial. having knowledge of black magic, etc.

☆ 7. Slang

a) annoyingly self-assured, knowing, conceited, etc.

b) impudent; fresh

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☆ be wise to or get wise to

Slang to be (or become) aware of; have (or attain) a proper understanding of

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☆ get wise Slang

1. to become aware of the true facts or circumstances

2. to become impudent

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☆ put someone wise (to) or put wise (to)

Slang to give someone information, an explanation, etc. (about); enlighten someone (concerning)

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☆ wise up

Slang to make or become informed, insightful, etc.

wisely

adv.

wise² [wīz]

n.

[ME < OE, akin to Ger weise (orig. sense prob. “appearance”): for IE base see WISE¹]

way; manner: used chiefly in such phrases as in no wise and in this wise

wise³ [wīz]

vt.

wised, wising [ME wisen < OE wisian, akin to ON visa, Goth (fulla-)weisjan, OHG wisen < base of WISE¹] Scot.

1. to direct or guide

2. to convey or conduct