sagacious | ||
1. | [ adjective ] acutely insightful and wise | |
Synonyms: | sapient perspicacious | |
Examples: | "much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument" "observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions" "a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators" |
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Related terms: | wise | |
2. | [ adjective ] skillful in statecraft or management | |
Examples: | "an astute and sagacious statesman" |
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Related terms: | politic | |
Similar spelling: |
sagaciously |