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View usage for: (səgeɪʃəs) adjectiveA sagacious person is intelligent and has the ability to make good decisions. [formal] ...a sagacious leader. Synonyms: wise, shrewd, astute, knowing More Synonyms of sagacious sagacious in British English (səˈɡeɪʃəs) adjective1. having or showing sagacity; wise 2. obsolete (of hounds) having an acute sense of smell Derived forms sagaciously (saˈgaciously) adverb sagaciousness (saˈgaciousness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin sagāx, from sāgīre to be astute sagacious in American English (səˈgeɪʃəs) adjective1. having or showing keen perception or discernment and sound judgment, foresight, etc. 2. Obsolete having a keen sense of smell SIMILAR WORDS: shrewd Derived forms sagaciously (saˈgaciously) adverb sagaciousness (saˈgaciousness) noun Word origin < L sagax (gen. sagacis), wise, foreseeing; akin to sagire, to perceive acutely: see sake 1Examples of 'sagacious' in a sentencesagacious Definition wise or sensible (formal) a wise and sagacious leader Synonyms knowing able clear-sighted long-headedsharp-witted Additional synonymsDefinition penetrating in perception or insight His relaxed exterior hides an extremely acute mind. Synonyms perceptive, sharp, keen, smart, sensitive, clever, subtle, piercing, penetrating, discriminating, discerning, ingenious, astute, intuitive, canny, incisive, insightful, observant, perspicacious (formal), on the ball (informal) Definition quick to notice or understand He made a series of astute business decisions. Synonyms intelligent, politic, bright, sharp, keen, calculating, clever, subtle, penetrating, knowing, shrewd, cunning, discerning, sly, on the ball (informal), canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, insightful, foxy, adroit, sagacious (formal) Definition shrewd or cautious He was far too canny to risk giving himself away. Synonyms shrewd, knowing, sharp, acute, careful, wise, clever, subtle, cautious, prudent, astute, on the ball (informal), artful, judicious, circumspect, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal), worldly-wise- safety
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Additional synonymsDefinition having or showing good judgment tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller Synonyms discriminating, knowing, sharp, critical, acute, sensitive, wise, intelligent, subtle, piercing, penetrating, shrewd, ingenious, astute, perceptive, judicious, clear-sighted, percipient, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) Definition able to look forward and plan ahead The decision was described as a far-sighted, significant step. Synonyms prudent, acute, wise, cautious, sage, shrewd, discerning, canny, provident, judicious, prescient, far-seeing, politicDefinition sharp and cunning He is devious and very fly. Synonyms cunning, knowing, sharp, smart, careful, shrewd, astute, on the ball (informal), canny, wide-awake, nobody's fool, not born yesterday She offered some really insightful observations. Synonyms perceptive, shrewd, discerning, understanding, wise, penetrating, knowledgeable, astute, observant, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) Definition having or showing intelligence Rita is a highly intelligent woman. Synonyms clever, bright, smart, knowing, quick, sharp, acute, alert, rational, penetrating, enlightened, apt, discerning, knowledgeable, astute, well-informed, brainy (informal), perspicacious, quick-witted, sagacious (formal) Definition having or showing good judgment The President authorizes the judicious use of military force. Synonyms sensible, considered, reasonable, discerning, sound, politic, acute, informed, diplomatic, careful, wise, cautious, rational, sober, discriminating, thoughtful, discreet, sage, enlightened, shrewd, prudent, sane, skilful, astute, expedient, circumspect, well-advised, well-judged, sagacious (formal), sapient (ironic) Definition cunning or shrewd Synonyms cunning, experienced, expert, qualified, acute, clever, intelligent, competent, shrewd, discerning, skilful, astute, perceptive, well-informed, sagacious (formal), clued-up (informal) Definition observant a very perceptive critique of Wordsworth Synonyms observant, acute, intelligent, discerning, quick, aware, sharp, sensitive, alert, penetrating, discriminating, shrewd, responsive, astute, intuitive, insightful, percipient, perspicacious (formal) Definition acutely perceptive or discerning a man of perspicacious judgment Synonyms perceptive, aware, sharp, keen, acute, alert, clever, penetrating, shrewd, discerning, astute, observant, clear-sighted, percipient (formal), sharp-witted, sagacious (formal) Definition very wise or knowledgeable, esp. as the result of age or experience My parents were always on hand to offer sage advice. Synonyms wise, learned, intelligent, sensible, politic, acute, discerning, prudent, canny, judicious, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal), sapient (ironic) Additional synonymsDefinition quick to notice or understand things He is very sharp and swift with repartee. Synonyms quick-witted, clever, astute, acute, knowing, ready, quick, bright, alert, subtle, penetrating, apt, discerning, on the ball (informal), perceptive, observant, long-headedDefinition intelligent and making good judgments She's a shrewd businesswoman.a shrewd guess Synonyms astute, clever, sharp, knowing, fly (slang), keen, acute, smart, calculated, calculating, intelligent, discriminating, cunning, discerning, sly, canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, far-sighted, far-seeing, long-headed (rare), perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) Definition intelligent and shrewd He thinks he's much smarter than Sarah. Synonyms clever, bright, intelligent, quick, sharp, keen, acute, shrewd, apt, ingenious, astute, canny, quick-witted |