Wisdom: meaning, definitions and examples

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wisdom

 

[ หˆwษชzยทdษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophy

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise.

Synonyms

insight, knowledge, understanding.

Examples of usage

  • Her wisdom and advice were invaluable to me.
  • His years of wisdom guided him through difficult decisions.
  • The elders in the village were respected for their wisdom.
Context #2 | Noun

proverb

A proverb or short saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

Synonyms

adage, proverb, saying.

Examples of usage

  • The wisdom of the old saying, 'A stitch in time saves nine,' is still relevant today.
  • He shared some words of wisdom with me: 'Actions speak louder than words.'
  • The wisdom of 'Honesty is the best policy' is universally acknowledged.

Translations

Translations of the word "wisdom" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sabedoria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคžเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Weisheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebijaksanaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะดั€ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mฤ…droล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿฅๆต (ใกใˆ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sagesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sabidurรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilgelik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€ํ˜œ (jihye)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูƒู…ุฉ (แธฅikma)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moudrost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรบdrosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ™บๆ…ง (zhรฌhuรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ modrost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐะฝะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒœแƒ” (sibrzne)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผdriklik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sabidurรญa

Etymology

The word 'wisdom' has its roots in Old English and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word '*wisdลm'. It is derived from the base word 'wฤซs', meaning 'wise', and the suffix '-dom', which denotes a state or condition. The concept of wisdom has been valued throughout history in various cultures, often associated with age, experience, and the ability to make sound judgments. Wisdom is often linked to philosophical and spiritual teachings, with the pursuit of wisdom considered a noble and lifelong endeavor.

See also: unwise, unwisely, wisecrack, wisely.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,712, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.