OVERWISE

Etymology

Adjective

overwise (comparative more overwise, superlative most overwise)

Excessively wise; too clever for one's own good.

Source: Wiktionary


O"ver*wise", a.

Definition: Too wise; affectedly wise.

– O`ver*wise"ly, adv.

– O`ver*wise"ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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