wisdom

  • 21Wisdom — The primary source of this very interesting and long established surname is the Olde English pre 7th Century wisdom , wisdom, learning, originally given as a nickname to a wise or learned person, or in some cases, to someone suspected of being… …

    Surnames reference

  • 22wisdom — Synonyms and related words: Sophia, adage, advantage, advantageousness, advisability, ana, analects, aphorism, apothegm, apprehension, appropriateness, axiom, beneficialness, broad mindedness, byword, catchword, clairvoyance, collected sayings,… …

    Moby Thesaurus

  • 23Wisdom — n. 1 the state of being wise. 2 experience and knowledge together with the power of applying them critically or practically. 3 sagacity, prudence; common sense. 4 wise sayings, thoughts, etc., regarded collectively. Phrases and idioms: in his (or …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 24wisdom — n. 1 the state of being wise. 2 experience and knowledge together with the power of applying them critically or practically. 3 sagacity, prudence; common sense. 4 wise sayings, thoughts, etc., regarded collectively. Phrases and idioms: in his (or …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 25wisdom — wisdomless, adj. /wiz deuhm/, n. 1. the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight. 2. scholarly knowledge or learning: the wisdom of the schools.… …

    Universalium

  • 26wisdom — [ˈwɪzdəm] noun [U] the ability to make good decisions based on knowledge and experience The Egyptian leader was praised for his courage and wisdom.[/ex] • in his/her/their wisdom humorous used for emphasizing that you do not understand why… …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 27wisdom —    This word (from Old English for aware or cunning ) has several meanings: (1) Wisdom is the name of one of the books of the Old Testament; (2) in the Hebrew Scriptures, Wisdom is depicted as the action of God in the world; and (3) inChristian… …

    Glossary of theological terms

  • 28wisdom —   Na auao.   Also: lae, ihupani, mahao o, lawa.   See saying, li u 3.     Spirit of wisdom, mana o akamai.     Torch of wisdom, lamakū o ka na auao.     Seasoned with wisdom, mali u …

    English-Hawaiian dictionary

  • 29wisdom — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wīsdōm, from wīs wise Date: before 12th century 1. a. accumulated philosophic or scientific learning ; knowledge b. ability to discern inner qualities and relationships ; insight c. good sense ; …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 30wisdom — noun 1》 the quality of being wise. 2》 the body of knowledge and experience that develops within a specified society or period. Phrases in someone s wisdom used ironically to suggest that someone s action is ill judged: in their wisdom they… …

    English new terms dictionary