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wisely

adv.
US //ˈwaɪzɫi// UK //wˈaɪzli// wise·ly
  1. 1 with good judgment (adv.)
    B1 Intermediate

    in a way that shows you have good judgment and understand what is likely to happen.

    in a manner characterized by wisdom, prudence, or the application of experience to achieve a sensible outcome.

    Example

    She decided to invest her money wisely instead of spending it all on a new car.

    Example

    The board of directors wisely chose to delay the product launch until the software bugs were fully resolved.

    Usage

    Typically modifies verbs or entire clauses to evaluate the quality of a decision.

Origin

From Middle English wisliche, wislike, from Old English wīslīċe (“wisely”, adverb), equivalent to wise + -ly.

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