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reply wisely

[/rɪˈplaɪ ˈwaɪzli/]
verb phrase
responder com sabedoria
1. to respond to someone in a thoughtful, judicious, and intelligent manner
She chose to reply wisely to the criticism rather than react emotionally.
Ela escolheu responder com sabedoria à crítica em vez de reagir emocionalmente.
2. to give an answer that demonstrates good judgment and understanding
The ambassador decided to reply wisely to the controversial question during the press conference.
O embaixador decidiu responder com sabedoria à pergunta controversa durante a coletiva de imprensa.
Synonyms
answer thoughtfullyrespond judiciouslyreply intelligentlyrespond sensiblyanswer prudently
Antonyms
reply hastilyanswer foolishlyrespond recklesslyreply impulsivelyanswer carelessly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responder com sabedoria
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
responder de forma sábia
alternative phrasing used in formal contexts
Portugal
responder com prudência
prudência often preferred over sabedoria in formal European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite one's tongue and reply wisely
take time to reply wisely
pause and reply wisely
think before you reply wisely
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