WISELY Definition & Meaning

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wisely

[ wahyz-lee ]

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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.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of wisely¹

wise ¹( def ) + -ly

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For Amos, the muses have served her long and wisely, from her days as a feisty child prodigy through her latest incarnation of “postmenopausal” pop stardom.

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Labour previously said the "hit team" would ensure that "every penny of taxpayers' money is spent wisely".

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“Make no mistake, Los Angeles will use this money wisely,” Newsom wrote.

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"We know there has been a lot of money spent, but we are still here five years on, so was it spent wisely?"

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But she used her time wisely - recording all but one of Private Dancer's songs in the UK with five different British production teams.

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