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Wise: meaning and example

adjective · In the sense illustrated below

Showing good judgment and understanding.

Example sentence

“It was wise to ask for advice before signing up.”

An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.

Putting it into words

In a compliment

“Your wise advice helped me slow down and consider my options.”

This example illustrates a positive sense or context. The same word can have other meanings; choose it for what you actually want to say.

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