wise

adjective/waɪz/CEFR B1

বিজ্ঞ, জ্ঞানী

Meaning

Having good sense and sound judgment.

Example sentences

My grandmother is a wise woman.আমার দাদি একজন জ্ঞানী মহিলা।
It was a wise choice.এটা একটা বিজ্ঞ সিদ্ধান্ত ছিল।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: sensible, prudent

Antonyms: foolish, unwise

Similar words, and what each means

sensible
বুদ্ধিমান, বিচক্ষণ
Showing good judgment; practical and wise.
prudent
বিচক্ষণ, দূরদর্শী
Careful and wise in avoiding risks and planning for the future.
sagacious
বিচক্ষণ, প্রজ্ঞাবান
Having good judgement and deep understanding; wise.

Opposite words

foolish
নির্বোধ, বোকা
Silly; showing a lack of good sense.
unwise
অবিজ্ঞ, বোকামিপূর্ণ
Showing a lack of good judgement; not sensible.
silly
বোকা, নির্বোধ, হাস্যকর
Showing a lack of good sense, often in a harmless way.

“wise” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Fill the gap (contrast): 'He is young, ___ he is very wise.'
Linking Words and Connectors for Writing →
Make negative: 'He is both wise and brave.'
Affirmative to Negative: Rules with Examples →
The internet will not make a careless person wise, and it will not stop a purposeful one from learning everything.
Uses and Abuses of the Internet →

Where this word is used

Check yourself

“wise” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • গতিশীল, প্রাণবন্ত, কর্মচঞ্চল
- • বারবার ঘটা, পুনরাবৃত্ত
- • ঝাপসা; লোমশ
- • বিজ্ঞ, জ্ঞানী
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বিজ্ঞ, জ্ঞানী — wise (adjective) — বিজ্ঞ, জ্ঞানী. Having good sense and sound judgment.
Which word is closest in meaning to “wise”?
- • sensible
- • relaxed
- • low
- • alive
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sensible — sensible — বুদ্ধিমান, বিচক্ষণ. Showing good judgment; practical and wise.

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