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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If Wembanyama is around, the wisest course of action is simply a U-turn—or as Kornet calls it for Victor, a “V-turn.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
If those aren’t the wisest words for Latinos to embrace for the coming year, I’m not sure what is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2025
Among the zaniness there’s an emotional arc, a dance of personal growth and backsliding, and depending on what the scene requires, he might be the dumbest guy in the room or the wisest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 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
The wisest were just the poor and simple people.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
