<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.</li><li>Synonyms: intelligent, sagacious, sensible, sage.</li><li>characterized by or showing such power; judicious or prudent: a wise decision.</li><li>Antonyms: foolish.</li><li>possessed of or characterized by scholarly knowledge or learning; learned; erudite: wise in the law.</li><li>having knowledge or information as to facts, circumstances, etc.: We are wiser for their explanations.</li><li>Slang: informed; in the know: You're wise, so why not give us the lowdown?</li><li>Archaic: having knowledge of magic or witchcraft.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>wised, wis·ing. Slang: to make wise or aware: I'll wise you, kid.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb phrase (Slang)</strong></p><ul><li>to make or become aware of a secret or generally unknown fact, situation, attitude, etc.: They wised him up on how to please the boss. She never wised up to the fact that the joke was on her.</li></ul>