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wisdom

1 of 1noun
/ˈwɪzdəm/
1

the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments

  • The wisdom of the elderly woman was evident in the way she calmly solved problems that others found overwhelming.
  • He sought the wisdom of his mentor before making such an important career decision.
  • Over the years, she gained a great deal of wisdom about how to handle difficult situations with grace.
  • The wisdom in his advice helped me navigate the challenges of starting my own business.
  • Many cultures value wisdom as a key virtue, believing that experience and knowledge lead to better choices in life.
Synonyms:
wisenesssoundness
Antonyms:
unsoundness
2

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

3

the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight

Synonyms:
wiseness
Antonyms:
folly
4

an Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom; although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC

Synonyms:
Wisdom of Solomon
5

ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight

Synonyms:
sapience