look wise

Frequency: 6.55.1 per million words

To appear to have wisdom.

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Examples (10)

  • He tried to look wise during the meeting, nodding thoughtfully.
  • She didn't understand the topic, but managed to look wise anyway.
  • The old professor always seemed to look wise with his spectacles perched on his nose.
  • To look wise is one thing, but to truly be wise is another.
  • He was just pretending to look wise to impress his new colleagues.
  • Even when he was confused, he'd often try to look wise to avoid questions.
  • A good leader should not only be wise but also look wise to inspire confidence.
  • With his solemn expression, he managed to look surprisingly wise.
  • She adjusted her posture, hoping to look more wise and authoritative.
  • Sometimes, simply listening intently can make you look wise.