adjective
Uncommon
Wiser
Wiser (adjective) means More wise; having greater good judgement or sense, especially as gained through experience. Example: “After the failed business, he came out a little wiser.”
adjective
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More wise; having greater good judgement or sense, especially as gained through experience.
"After the failed business, he came out a little wiser."
"She is wiser than her years suggest."
How to use Wiser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe comparative form of "wise" — having learned something and become more sensible because of it.
Common mistake
The phrase "none the wiser" means someone still doesn't know or understand something, not that they became wiser.
Common pairings
none the wiser
wiser and older
a wiser choice
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Rhymes for Wiser
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What does “Wiser” mean?
The word “Wiser” means more wise; having greater good judgement or sense, especially as gained through experience. In plain terms, the comparative form of "wise" — having learned something and become more sensible because of it.
How do you use “Wiser” in a sentence?
Here is “Wiser” used in a sentence: “After the failed business, he came out a little wiser.”
What part of speech is “Wiser”?
“Wiser” is an adjective.
Is “Wiser” a common word?
“Wiser” is an uncommon word in modern English.
