having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.

characterized by or showing such power; judicious or prudent

a wise decision.

possessed of or characterized by scholarly knowledge or learning; learned; erudite

wise in the law.

having knowledge or information as to facts, circumstances, etc.

We are wiser for their explanations.

Slang . informed; in the know

You're wise, so why not give us the low-down?

Archaic . having knowledge of magic or witchcraft.

Slang . to make wise or aware

I'll wise you, kid.

wise up, Slang . to make or become aware of a secret or generally unknown fact, situation, attitude, etc.

They wised him up on how to please the boss. She never wised up to the fact that the joke was on her.

be or get wise to

Slang . to be or become cognizant of or no longer deceived by; catch on

to get wise to a fraud.

get wise

Slang .

to become informed.

to be or become presumptuous or impertinent

Don't get wise with me, young man!

put or set someone wise

Slang . to inform a person; let a person in on a secret or generally unknown fact

Some of the others put him wise to what was going on.

adjective

foolish , ignorant , stupid , unintelligent , unreasonable , unwise

adjective

astute , aware , calculating , careful , clever , cogitative , contemplative , crafty , cunning , discerning , discreet , educated , enlightened , erudite , experienced , foresighted , grasping , informed , insightful , intuitive , judicious , keen , knowing , knowledgeable , perceptive , perspicacious , politic , prudent , rational , reflective , sagacious , sage , sane , sapient , scholarly , sensible , sensing , sharp , shrewd , smart , sophic , sound , tactful , taught , thoughtful , understanding , wary , well-informed , witty , balanced , commonsensible , commonsensical , levelheaded , reasonable , well-founded , well-grounded , cagey , canny , slick , lettered , alive , awake , cognizant , sentient , assuming , assumptive , audacious , bold , boldfaced , brash , brazen , cheeky , contumelious , familiar , forward , impertinent , insolent , malapert , nervy , overconfident , pert , presuming , presumptuous , pushy , sassy , saucy , advised , alert , bright , circumspect , cocky , expedient , explain , flippant , fresh , intelligent , learned , manner , method , onto , philosophical , profound , provident , skilled , skillful , sophisticated , subtle , tactical , versed

noun

fashion , manner , method , mode , modus operandi , style , system