Wise definition
Wise
adjective
1. knowing much from experience: able to make sensible decisions and judgments on the basis of personal knowledge and experience. 2. sensible: showing good sense or good judgment. 3. learned: knowledgeable about many subjects. 4. shrewd: capable of achieving some purpose or goal by cunning. 5. disrespectful: behaving in a way that is perceived as disrespectful or impudent (informal) . Don’t get wise with me![ Old English wīs < Indo-European, "see, know"]