wisdom
Translation
wisdom, sagacity, good sense
Examples
He shared some words of wisdom with me.
He shared some words of wisdom with me.
Wisdom comes with age and experience.
Wisdom comes with age and experience.
Grammar Patterns
((wisdom)) the quality of having experience and good judgment. She is known for her great wisdom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sagacity, insight; Antonyms: folly, ignorance
Etymology
From Old English 'wīsdōm', from 'wīs' (wise) + '-dōm' (a suffix indicating state or condition).
Memory Tips
Think of a wise old owl ('wise-dom') sharing its knowledge.