wise
adjective
having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
wisest
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superlativeof wise.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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That makes the wisest, most tried-and-true rules all the more valuable in these volatile times.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026
Private companies rely on semiannual reports, after all, he noted, although the idea of taking private companies as models for publicly traded corporations might not strike experienced investors as the wisest thing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
With everyone worrying over my safety, a step-by-step approach seemed wisest, so I started by purchasing a 20-mile-per-hour e-bike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
"Parents were worried about their children going into school," Smit told NOS Radio, "so it was wisest to have a day of calm and then go back on Monday."
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2025
Even the wisest man never knew whether his next harvest would be the last.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
