Examples of “wise” in a Sentence

adj Showing good judgment, sound sense, or the benefit of experience.

• It would be wise to save some of the money instead of spending it all.
• Her grandmother always gave wise advice about relationships.
• It was a wise decision to leave early and avoid the traffic.

adj Disrespectful or cheeky, especially in speech (informal).

• Don't get wise with me, young man.
• He made a wise remark and got sent to the principal's office.
• The boy gave a wise answer, and the teacher frowned at him.

verb To become informed or alert to something, usually as "wise up."

• She finally wised up to his constant excuses.
• It's time you wised up and started taking this seriously.
• You need to wise up before someone takes advantage of your kindness.

noun A way, manner, or fashion of doing something (now mostly used in fixed phrases like "in no wise" or "otherwise").

• In no wise did he intend to offend anyone.
• The recipe is simple, and in no wise difficult for a beginner.
• She did not complain in any wise, though the delay annoyed her.