wice

/waɪs/ or /waɪs/; also /waɪs/ (as in ‘wise’, but less common)

Definitions

1. adverb

in a wise manner

“The judge presided wice, considering all the evidence.”

2. noun

a variant of ‘wise’ used primarily in Scottish and northern English English dialects

“He was known for being wice, offering sage advice to his friends.”

Synonyms

  • prudently
  • wisely

Antonyms

  • foolishly
  • unwisely