Noun
/wɪzˈwʊmən/
The term "wisewoman" refers to a woman who possesses wisdom, often in the context of folklore, spirituality, or traditional practices. It may imply not only intelligence and knowledge but also a deep understanding of human nature and experience.
Frequency of Use: "Wisewoman" is not a commonly used word in everyday English and is more frequently encountered in written contexts, particularly in literature, historical texts, or discussions about folklore and spirituality. Its use in oral speech is generally less common.
The villagers often sought advice from the wisewoman, believing her words to hold great power.
Los aldeanos a menudo buscaban consejo de la sabia, creyendo que sus palabras poseían un gran poder.
In ancient times, a wisewoman was revered for her ability to heal and predict the future.
En tiempos antiguos, una sabia era venerada por su capacidad de sanar y predecir el futuro.
The story told of a wisewoman who guided the hero through his most challenging trials.
La historia contaba de una sabia que guiaba al héroe a través de sus pruebas más desafiantes.
While "wisewoman" itself may not appear frequently in idiomatic expressions, the concept of wisdom and wise women is reflected in various sayings and proverbs involving wisdom and knowledge. Here are a few idiomatic expressions related to wisdom:
A wise woman once said...
Una sabia dijo una vez...
Behind every successful man, there is a wise woman.
Detrás de cada hombre exitoso, hay una sabia.
A wise woman knows her worth.
Una sabia conoce su valor.
It takes a wise woman to see the truth.
Se necesita una sabia para ver la verdad.
Even a wise woman can learn something new every day.
Incluso una sabia puede aprender algo nuevo cada día.
The term "wisewoman" is a compound word composed of "wise," deriving from Old English wīs, meaning "having good sense, prudent, or capable," and "woman," which comes from Old English wīfman—a combination of wīf (meaning "woman") and man (meaning "human"). The term suggests a combination of feminine wisdom and knowledge.
Synonyms: - Sage - Oracle - Seeress - Wise woman (in other contexts)
Antonyms: - Fool - Ignoramus - Simpleton