B2adverbmoneypsychology
US/ˈwaɪz.li/
UK/ˈwaɪz.li/
in a way that shows good judgment and sensible thinking
In context
She spent her bonus wisely and put most of it into a savings account.
The manager wisely decided to wait until the results were confirmed.
Travelers should choose wisely when they exchange money at the airport.
Words that go with wisely
verb + adverb
- spend wiselySpend wisely, because your budget is limited.
- invest wiselyCompanies that invest wisely usually survive a recession.
- choose wiselyChoose wisely before you sign the contract.
- use wiselyUse your time wisely during the exam.
- act wiselyThe council acted wisely by delaying the vote.
adverb + adjective
- wisely chosenEvery word in the speech was wisely chosen.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is wiselyCorrect: She is wise