Wisest: meaning, definitions and examples

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wisest

 

[ ˈwaɪ.zɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general description

The term 'wisest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'wise'. It describes a person who possesses a high degree of wisdom, often characterized by sound judgment, experience, and deep understanding. A person described as 'wisest' is typically respected for their insights and advice.

Synonyms

most insightful, most knowledgeable, most prudent, sagest.

Examples of usage

  • He is considered the wisest leader in our community.
  • Among all the philosophers, she was deemed the wisest.
  • They consulted the wisest elder for guidance.
  • The wisest choice would be to listen and learn.

Translations

Translations of the word "wisest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sábio

🇮🇳 सबसे बुद्धिमान

🇩🇪 der weiseste

🇮🇩 paling bijaksana

🇺🇦 наймудріший

🇵🇱 najmądrzejszy

🇯🇵 最も賢い

🇫🇷 le plus sage

🇪🇸 el más sabio

🇹🇷 en bilge

🇰🇷 가장 지혜로운

🇸🇦 الأكثر حكمة

🇨🇿 nejmoudřejší

🇸🇰 najmúdrejší

🇨🇳 最聪明的

🇸🇮 najmodrejši

🇮🇸 sniðugasti

🇰🇿 ең дана

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბრძენი

🇦🇿 ən ağıllı

🇲🇽 el más sabio

Etymology

The word 'wise' originates from the Old English word 'wisa', meaning 'wise, prudent, or skillful'. This Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic *wīsaz and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as 'weiß' in German and 'wijs' in Dutch, all denoting wisdom or knowledge. The superlative form 'wisest' has been in use in the English language since at least the 14th century, reflecting a long-standing tradition of valuing wisdom and sound judgment in various cultures. Over time, the use of 'wisest' has often been associated with philosophical debates, governance, and leadership, where the ability to make informed decisions is highly regarded.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,864, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.