Meaning & use
Wisely
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In a way that shows good judgment, sound reasoning, or deep understanding.
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She wisely invested her savings instead of spending them all at once.
He wisely chose to stay quiet during the heated argument.
A note on using this word
Derives from "wise," one of the oldest words in English, tracing back to Old English "wis."
Words with a similar meaning
sensiblyprudently
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Words with an opposite meaning
foolishlyrecklessly
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