Meaning & use
wisdom
The ability to make sound judgments and good decisions based on knowledge and life experience.
See it in a sentence
Her grandmother's wisdom helped her navigate the difficult decision calmly.
The book collects the wisdom of great thinkers across many centuries.
A note on using this word
Wisdom implies experience-based judgment, unlike intelligence, which refers more to quick thinking or learning ability.
Words with a similar meaning
insightprudence
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Words with an opposite meaning
foolishness
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