wise
adjective
having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
wiser
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comparativeof wise.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Not everyone gets wiser as they get older.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
Instead, it would be far wiser for policymakers to focus on directly strengthening the social safety net, so every patient has equitable access to treatments without financial hardship.
From Salon ● May 15, 2026
Araki’s sensibility is, if anything, wiser now, though he’d probably flinch at the word.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
So what would a wiser return look like?
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
All of these poets were older and wiser than me, and many of them were well read, and they brought this wisdom to bear on me and my work.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
