English Explanatory Dictionary

wisely

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a wise manner; using good judgement.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈwaɪzli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wisely.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-wisely.wav

Word forms

wisely wiselier more wisely wiseliest most wisely Wiselys

Etymology

From Middle English wisliche, wislike, from Old English wīslīċe (“wisely”, adverb), equivalent to wise + -ly.

Derived words

unwisely
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