wisdom

🇺🇸 /ˈwɪzdəm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈwɪzdəm/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-B2
noun
B2

The skill of making good choices and giving helpful advice based on your life experience.

His wisdom helps him make smart decisions in difficult situations.

B2

How smart or sensible something is.

I doubt the wisdom of spending all your money at once.

R

The knowledge and understanding that a group of people has learned over many years.

The ancient wisdom of our culture teaches us many valuable lessons.

translation

n. The skill of making good choices and giving helpful advice based on your life experience.; How smart or sensible something is.; The knowledge and understanding that a group of people has learned over many years.

Word Forms

Plural wisdoms