wisdom noun
ADJECTIVES
great, deep, profound
・His profound wisdom on the subject impressed the audience.
accepted, conventional, established, perceived, received
・Conventional wisdom often suggests that practice is key to mastering a new skill.
popular, prevailing, universal, global, common
・Many follow the prevailing wisdom that teamwork leads to success.
street, worldly, sophisticated
・Worldly wisdom is often gained through diverse experiences.
accumulated, collective
・The decision was made based on the collective wisdom of the team.
folk, traditional, cultural
・The recipe is based on traditional wisdom passed down through generations.
ancient, timeless, ageless
・The book imparts timeless wisdom that is relevant in any era.
innate, inner, inherent, instinctive, intuitive
・Animals often display inherent wisdom in their survival strategies.
political • practical
・Life experience often brings practical wisdom that goes beyond theory.
spiritual, divine
・People seek divine wisdom through prayer and meditation.
inspirational, invaluable
・The speaker delivered inspirational wisdom to motivate the audience.
VERBS
dispense, impart, share, pass on
・Parents often impart wisdom to their children through stories and advice.
challenge, doubt, question
・Some may doubt the wisdom of traditional practices in the face of technological advancements.
acquire, gain, have, possess
・Through life experiences, we gain wisdom and insight.
seek
・Many individuals seek wisdom through books and mentors.
prove, demonstrate
・Over time, these figures proved the wisdom of her decision.
apply
・It's important to apply wisdom when making important decisions.
PHRASES
a fount/source of wisdom
・The elderly in our community are often seen as a fount of wisdom.
a piece of wisdom
・The ancient philosopher's teachings are filled with timeless pieces of wisdom.
pearls of wisdom
・My grandmother always shares her pearls of wisdom, like "patience is a virtue."
the pursuit of wisdom
・The pursuit of wisdom often involves learning from both successes and failures.
wit and wisdom
・The book is a delightful blend of wit and wisdom.
words of wisdom
・I offered my little sister a few words of wisdom.
with the wisdom of hindsight
・With the wisdom of hindsight, I realized that taking that job offer was the right decision for my career.
in sb's (infinite) wisdom
・In her infinite wisdom, the teacher assigned a complex project with an unrealistic deadline.
give sb the benefit of your wisdom
・If someone is facing a dilemma, don't hesitate to give them the benefit of your wisdom.