Wise vs. Clever
Difference Between Wise and Clever
Wiseadjective
Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
Storing extra food for the winter was a wise decision.They were considered the wise old men of the administration."It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish" - AeschylusCleveradjective
Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept.
Wiseadjective
Disrespectful.
Don't get wise with me!Cleveradjective
Resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning.
clever like a foxWiseadjective
(colloquial) Aware, informed.
Be careful, the boss is wise.Cleveradjective
Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
Wiseverb
To become wise.
Cleveradjective
Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.
Wiseverb
Usually with "up", to inform or learn.
Mo wised him up about his situation.''After Mo had a word with him, he wised up.Cleveradjective
Possessing magical abilities.
Wiseverb
(dialectal) to instruct
Cleveradjective
(obsolete) Fit; suitable; having propriety.
Wiseverb
(dialectal) to advise; induce
Cleveradjective
(obsolete) Well-shaped; handsome.
Wiseverb
(dialectal) to show the way, guide
Cleveradjective
Good-natured; obliging.
Wiseverb
(dialectal) to direct the course of, pilot
Cleveradjective
Fit and healthy; free from fatigue or illness.
Wiseverb
(dialectal) to cause to turn
Cleveradjective
skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends;
cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politiciancame up with a clever storyan ingenious press agentan ingenious schemeWisenoun
(archaic) Way, manner, method.
Cleveradjective
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others;
a cagey lawyertoo clever to be soundWisenoun
a way of doing or being;
in no wisein this wiseCleveradjective
mentally quick and resourceful;
an apt pupilyou are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is boldWisenoun
United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)
Cleveradjective
showing inventiveness and skill;
a clever gadgetthe cunning maneuvers leading to his successan ingenious solution to the problemWisenoun
United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900)
Wiseadjective
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment;
a wise leadera wise and perceptive commentWiseadjective
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters;
judicious use of one's moneya sensible managera wise decisionWiseadjective
evidencing the possession of inside information
Wiseadjective
able to take a broad view of negotiations between states
Wiseadjective
carefully considered;
a considered opinion
