words of great wisdom — parole di grande saggezza
I have doubts about the wisdom of his decision — ho dubbi sull'opportunità della sua decisione
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
Wis|dom — «WIHZ duhm», noun. 1. knowledge and good judgment based on experience; being wise. SYNONYM(S): sagacity, sapience. 2. wise conduct; wise words: »His wisdom guided us. SYNONYM(S): prudence, discretion. 3. scholarly knowledge: »Moses was learned in … Useful english dictionary
wis|dom — «WIHZ duhm», noun. 1. knowledge and good judgment based on experience; being wise. SYNONYM(S): sagacity, sapience. 2. wise conduct; wise words: »His wisdom guided us. SYNONYM(S): prudence, discretion. 3. scholarly knowledge: »Moses was learned in … Useful english dictionary
un|wis|dom — «uhn WIHZ duhm», noun. absence of wisdom; foolishness; stupidity: »It appears that one officer present knew of the unwisdom of the course adopted, but he was so junior that he did not dare to tell his superiors about it (Norbert Wiener) … Useful english dictionary
Wisdom — Wis dom ( d[u^]m), n. [AS. w[imac]sd[=o]m. See {Wise}, a., and { dom}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The quality of being wise; knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it; knowledge of the best ends and the best means; discernment and judgment;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Wisdom tooth — Wisdom Wis dom ( d[u^]m), n. [AS. w[imac]sd[=o]m. See {Wise}, a., and { dom}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The quality of being wise; knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it; knowledge of the best ends and the best means; discernment and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wisdom — wis|dom [ˈwızdəm] n [U] [: Old English; Origin: wis; WISE1] 1.) good sense and judgment, based especially on your experience of life ▪ a man of great wisdom question/doubt the wisdom of (doing) sth ▪ Local people are questioning the wisdom of… … Dictionary of contemporary English
wisdom — wis|dom [ wızdəm ] noun uncount ** 1. ) the ability to make good decisions based on knowledge and experience: The Egyptian leader was praised for his courage, wisdom, and flexibility. 2. ) knowledge that you have gained over a long period: the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wisdom — wis•dom [[t]ˈwɪz dəm[/t]] n. 1) the quality or state of being wise; sagacity, discernment, or insight 2) scholarly knowledge or learning 3) wise sayings or teachings; precepts 4) a wise act or saying • Etymology: bef. 900; ME, OE wīsdōm; see wise … From formal English to slang
Wisdom literature — Wis dom lit er*a*ture The class of ancient Hebrew writings which deal reflectively with general ethical and religious topics, as distinguished from the prophetic and liturgical literature, and from the law. It is comprised chiefly in the books of … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wisdom tooth — wis′dom tooth n. den the third molar on each side of the upper and lower jaws: the last tooth to erupt • cut one s wisdom teeth Etymology: 1660–70 … From formal English to slang
wisdom tooth — wis·dom tooth wiz dəm n the third molar that is the last tooth to erupt on each side of the upper and lower human jaw * * * the third molar tooth on each side of either jaw, which erupts normally around the age of 20. * * * third molar t … Medical dictionary
