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wisdom

n.

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.

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Another word for wisdom

noun

Deep, thorough, or mature understanding:
insight, profundity, sagaciousness, sagacity, sageness, sapience. See wise
The ability to make sensible decisions:
common sense, judgment, sense. (Informal) gumption, horse sense. See ability
That which is known; the sum of what has been perceived, discovered, or inferred:
information, knowledge, lore. See knowledge