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wisest

wisest is the superlative 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.

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Questions about wisest

What is wisest the superlative form of?
Wisest is the superlative form of wise.

Words near wisest in the dictionary

  1. wiserite
  2. Wisers
  3. wises
  4. wises off
  5. wises up
  6. wisest
  7. wisest-hearted
  8. wisewoman
  9. wisewomen
  10. wish
  11. wish away

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