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Wisely vs Successfully - What's the difference?

wisely | successfully |

As adverbs the difference between wisely and successfully

is that wisely is in a wise manner; using good judgement while successfully is in a successful manner; with success; without failing.

wisely

English

Adverb

(er)
  • In a wise manner; using good judgement.
    • She wisely decided to re-check her homework before submitting it.
  • * 1900 , L. Frank Baum , The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Chapter 23
    • "My second command to the Winged Monkeys," said Glinda "will be that they carry you safely to the land of the Winkies. Your brains may not be so large to look at as those of the Scarecrow, but you are really brighter than he is—when you are well polished—and I am sure you will rule the Winkies wisely and well."

    successfully

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a successful manner; with success; without failing.
    • He successfully climbed the mountain.
    They successfully completed their project together.

    Synonyms

    * efficaciously, efficiently, favorably, satisfyingly, satisfactorily, adequately, agreeably, competently, capably, proficiently, properly