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Wisdom

British pronunciation/wˈɪsdəm/
American pronunciation/ˈwɪzdəm/
Wisdom
[NOUN]
1

the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments

synonyms : soundness
wiseness
antonyms : unsoundness
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2

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

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3

the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight

synonyms : wiseness
antonyms : folly
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4

an Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom; although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC

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5

ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight

synonyms : sapience
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Examples
1Thanks for the pearl of wisdom, buddy, but your suggestion is ridiculous.
2She cherished the wisdom and experience that came with being old.
3James, in the vale of his years, reflects on his life's journey and the wisdom he has gained along the way.
4She presented an abstract idea that challenged conventional wisdom and sparked a lively debate.
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