overwise

[ oh-ver-wahyz ]

adjective

1. excessively or unusually wise:

   overwise for a child of her age.

Word History and Origins

Origin of overwise¹

First recorded in 1525–35; over- + wise ¹

Example Sentences

Overwise, she keeps the tension going wonderfully, with music and fake-outs and frightened glances.

From Washington Times

Lyft did disclose that a third party holds users' credit card information for optimal security, but did not comment overwise.

From Newsweek

O Militza! thou our friend and playmate, Art thou overwise—or art thou silly?

From Project Gutenberg

I am neither overwise nor silly.

From Project Gutenberg

Angelique seemed a nice girl enough; but the baroness was overwise in her own conceit; and the baron ridiculously puffed with the overweening vanity of class.

From Project Gutenberg