wisely

A2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈwaɪzli/ See IPA manual

Freq #12821

Meanings

1

adv
in a wise manner

I acted wisely when they invited their parents.
2

adv
In a wise manner; using good judgement.

She wisely decided to re-check her homework before submitting it.

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Synonyms

1 adv · in a wise manner sagely

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Proverbs (1)

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Pick your battles carefully
Matching variant: Choose your battles wisely

Etymology

From Middle English wisliche, wislike, from Old English wīslīċe (“wisely”, adverb), equivalent to wise + -ly.

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Describing Qualities

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