Synonyms for wisdom
noun
Intellectual power
intelligence, sagacity, perspicacity; see sanity 1, sense 2.
Good sense
prudence, astuteness, sense, reason, clear thinking, brains, good judgment, sagacity, understanding, sanity, shrewdness, experience, practical knowledge, carefulness, vigilance, tact, balance, poise, stability, caution, solidity, hardheadedness, savoir faire (French), common sense, horse sense*, savvy*.
Antonyms stupidity*, irrationality, rashness.
Learning
erudition, enlightenment, attainment; see knowledge 1. See syn. study at knowledge.
See wisdom in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
noun
Deep, thorough, or mature understanding:
insight, profundity, sagaciousness, sagacity, sageness, sapience. See wiseThe ability to make sensible decisions:
common sense, judgment, sense. (Informal) gumption, horse sense. See abilityThat which is known; the sum of what has been perceived, discovered, or inferred:
information, knowledge, lore. See knowledge
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