wise beyond one's years

adjective

Particularly wise for one's age group; wiser than most others of one's age.

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Meanings

adjectivewise beyond one's years (not comparable)
  1. not comparableParticularly wise for one's age group; wiser than most others of one's age.

    Mrs. Bryerson: Um, aren't you a little young to be contacting the spirit world, dear? Mona: I think you'll find I'm wise beyond my years.

    1999, Mona the Vampire, "The Miserable Phantom Dog" (season 1, episode 3a)
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