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wisely
[ wahyz-lee ]
adverb
- in a way that shows good sense or judgment; prudently:
In taking good care of our health, we have to be well-informed and wisely cautious.
- in a way that shows depth of discernment or understanding; insightfully:
Albert Einstein wisely observed that we can't solve today's problems with the same thinking that created those problems.
Word History and Origins
Origin of wisely1
Example Sentences
If used wisely, sanctions can give us real leverage.
There’s simply no way to capably recreate what that game achieves in seven hours of television, so HBO wisely picked up a third season before the second debuted.
This reflects an entrenched cultural, moral and political belief that it is possible to retire with abundant savings — you just have to learn how to be strategic, budget wisely, save diligently and invest prudently.
While Barr was no longer a part of the series, the producers wisely didn’t erase Roseanne the character entirely from the show and kept her memory very much alive through the Conners.
Key has wisely decided that, with the first Test in Perth seven months away, adding the white-ball captaincy to his injury-ravaged talisman's workload was one risk he was not willing to take.
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