Sagacious: meaning, definitions and examples

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sagacious

 

[ sษ™หˆษกฤSHษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

wise decision-making

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd.

Synonyms

astute, discerning, judicious, prudent, wise

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her sagacious advice.
  • The sagacious businessman made a strategic investment.
  • His sagacious approach to problem-solving impressed everyone.
  • The sagacious leader guided the team to success.
  • The sagacious detective quickly solved the case.

Translations

Translations of the word "sagacious" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sagaz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคœเฅเคž

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bijaksana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะดั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mฤ…dry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณขๆ˜Žใช (ใ‘ใ‚“ใ‚ใ„ใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sabio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilge

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜„๋ช…ํ•œ (hyeonmyeonghan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูƒูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moudrรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรบdry

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ชๆ˜Ž็š„ (cลngmรญng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vitur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸฤฑllฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sabio

Etymology

The word 'sagacious' originated from the Latin word 'sagax', meaning 'keen-sighted'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe someone who possesses keen mental discernment and good judgment. The term emphasizes the ability to make wise decisions based on careful thought and insight.

See also: presage, sage, sages.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,331, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.