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wiser

Syllables: wis·erUK/ˈwaɪzə//ˈwaɪzɚ/

wiser is the comparative form of wise.

Meaning of wise

Adjective

wise (comparative wiser or more wise, superlative wisest or most wise)

  1. Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
    • Storing extra food for the winter was a wise decision.
    Synonyms:
    hot
    Antonyms:
    improvident
  2. (colloquial, ironic, sarcastic) Disrespectful.
    • Don't get wise with me!
  3. (colloquial) Aware, informed (to something).
    • Be careful: the boss is wise to your plan to call out sick.

See all 15 meanings of wise

Proper noun capitalized: Wiser

Wiser (plural Wisers)

  1. A surname.

Forms of wiser

pluralWisers

Phrases with wiser

Words that rhyme with wiser

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Questions about wiser

What does wiser mean?
Wiser means a surname.
What is wiser the comparative form of?
Wiser is the comparative form of wise.
What part of speech is wiser?
Wiser is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce wiser?
Wiser is pronounced /ˈwaɪzɚ/ (US).

Words near wiser in the dictionary

  1. wisenheimers
  2. wisening
  3. wisens
  4. wisent
  5. wisents
  6. wiser
  7. wiser-hearted
  8. wiserite
  9. Wisers
  10. wises
  11. wises off

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