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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This season, he’s healthy, wiser and ready to improvise even more to take advantage of his running and passing skills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
As for your will, you could write one without the help of a lawyer, but you would be wiser not to do so.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
He's a little bit older, a little bit wiser.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Readers will leave “Air” none the wiser, but surprisingly content in their confusion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
On only a few occasions, John remembered, had Ernest pulled rank as the wiser elder brother.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
