English · Adjectives
wiser
/ˈwaɪzər/
[/ˈwaɪzər/]
comparative of wise
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'wise'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more wise than the other.
Example
He is wiser than his years.
He is wiser than his years.
Etymology
From 'wise' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.