wisdom

[ wiz-duhm ]

noun

1. the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.

   Synonyms: understanding, sense

   Antonyms: stupidity

2. scholarly knowledge or learning:

   the wisdom of the schools.

   Synonyms: sapience, enlightenment, erudition

   Antonyms: ignorance

3. wise sayings or teachings; precepts.
4. a wise act or saying.
5. (initial capital letter) Douay Bible. Wisdom of Solomon.

wisdom

/ ˈwɪzdəm /

noun

1. the ability or result of an ability to think and act utilizing knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight
2. accumulated knowledge, erudition, or enlightenment
3. archaic.
   a wise saying or wise sayings or teachings
4. obsolete.
   soundness of mind

Other Words From

• wisdom·less adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of wisdom¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English wīsdōm; cognate with Old Norse vīsdōmr, German Weistum. See wise ¹, -dom

Word History and Origins

Origin of wisdom¹

Old English wīsdōm; see wise ¹, -dom

Synonym Study

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Example Sentences

Terada says that the team spent a lot of time testing Echoes of Wisdom's various combinations, but even they were surprised once people got their hands on it.

From BBC

“The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom” at long last places the title character at the heart of the action.

From Los Angeles Times

If I could really have the ideal day, I’d throw a Wisdom Tree hike in there, because that, to me, is the greatest hike in the middle of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

About 15 hours into “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,” I came across a character expressing concern for Princess Zelda: “Is she overextending herself for the sake of the kingdom?”

From Los Angeles Times

That untitled 1973 work is a table inlaid with a tile mural depicting an Aztec couple and the Tree of Wisdom.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acumen
• caution
• common sense
• experience
• foresight
• insight
• intelligence
• judgment
• knowledge
• poise
• prudence
• sanity
• savvy
• sophistication
• understanding