wise old man
Example Sentences
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His depiction as a toothless and wise old man signaled that he was not to be feared, an important characteristic for someone promoting an anxiety-inducing process like writing.
From Salon • Oct. 23, 2022
Carlo helped me like a wise old teacher, a wise old man, someone who’s been there, done that.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2022
At 22 and the team’s only senior, he is the wise old man in a locker room full of underclassmen.
From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2017
It might seem a natural progression from affectless boy to elegant young man to wise old man.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2016
A wise old man like you see in movies and books.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
