Definitions for wisdom

wisdom wis·dom

Spelling: [wiz-duh m]
IPA: /ˈwɪz dəm/

Wisdom is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 92 anagrams from letters in wisdom (dimosw).

Definitions for wisdom

noun

  1. the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
  2. scholarly knowledge or learning:
  3. wise sayings or teachings; precepts.
  4. a wise act or saying.
  5. (initial capital letter) Douay Bible. Wisdom of Solomon.

Origin of wisdom

before 900; Middle English, Old English wīsdōm; cognate with Old Norse vīsdōmr, German Weistum. See wise1, -dom

Examples for wisdom

Kundera sees fiction as a realm of many partial truths, its only certainty “the wisdom of uncertainty.”

Miraculously, Malala survived, and her courage, wisdom, and optimism have continued to transfix and inspire the world.

Mr Clayton had taught me wisdom, which his own bad conduct could not sully or affect.

But let not the foundation of our hope rest upon man's wisdom.

Common sense is not a just a normative judgment about wisdom, but a structural feature of any functioning organization.

He made an easy target, the know-it-all liberal egghead who demeaned the wisdom of the American people.

"I am satisfied with the pursuit of wisdom, not with the fame of it," replied the sage.

The wisdom of our sages and blood of our heroes have been devoted to their attainment.

Is there any other wisdom, than true simplicity and innocence?

They possessed “wisdom beyond their years,” observed The Advocate.

Word Value for wisdom
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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