wisely

[ wahyz-lee ]

/ ˈwaɪz li /

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adverb

in a way that shows good sense or judgment; prudently: In taking good care of our health, we have to be well-informed and wisely cautious.

in a way that shows depth of discernment or understanding; insightfully: Albert Einstein wisely observed that we can't solve today's problems with the same thinking that created those problems.

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Origin of wisely

wise¹ + -ly

Words nearby wisely

wise, wiseacre, wise-ass, wisecrack, wise guy, wisely, Wiseman, Wise Men, wisenheimer, wisent, wise up

How to use wisely in a sentence

Glorious, gaudy titles like “Come to Milton Keynes” are wisely included at the heart of the compilation.
Almost anarchy: The Style Council and the smooth sounds of sophisti-pop|Mina Tavakoli|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
Being a responsible marketer also means prioritizing brand safety and choosing wisely where you place your ads as well as ensuring you’re producing accessible marketing.
Marketing that our collective future depends on|Sponsored Content: Microsoft Advertising|November 2, 2020|Search Engine Land
Just like any other product on the market, Roku apps only perform when wisely promoted.
How to kickstart your channel on Roku and stand out: A comprehensive guide|Sponsored Content: Allroll|October 28, 2020|Search Engine Land
Kohl’s wisely placed a big bet on sporty apparel after Gass joined Kohl’s in 2013.
Kohl’s bets on more activewear, fewer store brands to finally get back to growth|Phil Wahba|October 20, 2020|Fortune

Yes, we should use it wisely, but simply making this liquid food resource is a smart move.
Bone broth will sustain you at home and in the wild. Here’s how to make it.|By Tim MacWelch/Outdoor Life|October 5, 2020|Popular-Science
If liquor and dessert are equally essential to you enjoying the holiday, at least choose your libation wisely.
12 Thanksgiving Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work|DailyBurn|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I called it “ding-dong diplomacy”; Governor Richardson wisely pointed out that “basketball diplomacy” is better than none.
Pyongyang Primer: Kenneth Bae Comes Home|Kevin Bleyer|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
West chose wisely when he made Christa Buschendorf his interviewer.
Cornel West’s Disappointing Decline|David Masciotra|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course he did, probably having been wisely instructed by his African American parents that the police are not his friend.
When Police Violence Gets Personal|Gene Robinson|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Goldman, wisely, does not raise a raft of questions that drown a writer in the answering.
Mexico City: Francisco Goldman’s Other Lost Love|Jason Berry|September 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If you use it wisely, it may be Ulysses' hauberk; if you reject it, the shirt of Nessus were a cooler winding-sheet!
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
And if an earthly father would act thus wisely and thus kindly, "how much more your Father which is in Heaven?"
God and my Neighbour|Robert Blatchford
This great obstacle being removed, he wisely determined to make the most of his good fortune.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
Every dollar wisely spent in improving this power will add two to the value of their estates.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
He was at once offered (but wisely refused) his liberty, and later on he was put ashore at Balanga (Bataan).
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman

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