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wisdom

UK
/ˈwɪz.dəm/
US
/ˈwɪz.dəm/

Translations

wisdomnoun
wisdoms
pl
sagesseS’emploie aussi pour désigner un savoir traditionnel ou une sagesse collective.
Ancient Greek wisdom has influenced Western philosophy for centuries.
La sagesse grecque antique a influencé la philosophie occidentale pendant des siècles.
Her wisdom in handling difficult situations was admired by everyone.
Sa sagesse dans la gestion des situations difficiles était admirée de tous.
The wisdom of his decision to invest in renewable energy was evident as the market grew.
La sagesse de sa décision d’investir dans les énergies renouvelables était évidente à mesure que le marché se développait.
Additional translations
sagessesPluriel rare, pour désigner des vérités ou des maximes de sagesse.
Synonyms
sagacity
insight
judgment
knowledge
understanding
prudence
sophistication
discernment
intelligence
common sense
wisdomadjective
UK
/ˈwɪz.dəm/
US
/ˈwɪz.dəm/
Used attributively (noun adjunct) before another noun, meaning ‘relating to wisdom’ (e.g., wisdom tooth).
de sagesseSe dit surtout dans des emplois figés comme wisdom tooth.
He had a wisdom tooth extracted last week.
On lui a extrait une dent de sagesse la semaine dernière.

Definitions

wisdomnoun
The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise.
Her wisdom in handling difficult situations was admired by everyone.
The soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
The wisdom of his decision to invest in renewable energy was evident as the market grew.
The body of knowledge and principles that develops within a specified society or period.
Ancient Greek wisdom has influenced Western philosophy for centuries.
wisdomadjective
Relating to or connected with wisdom, used only before another noun.
He had a wisdom tooth extracted last week.
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