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in the sense of discerning

Definition

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)

in the sense of expert

Definition

a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field

an expert in computer graphics

Synonyms

specialist,

authority,

professional,

master,

pro (informal),

ace (informal),

genius,

guru,

pundit,

buff (informal),

wizard,

adept,

whizz (informal),

maestro,

virtuoso,

connoisseur,

boffin (British, informal),

hotshot (informal),

rocket scientist (informal),

past master,

dab hand (British, informal),

wonk (informal),

maven (US),

fundi (South Africa),

geek (informal)

in the sense of guru

Definition

a leader or adviser of a person or group of people

fashion gurus dictating crazy ideas

Synonyms

authority,

expert,

leader,

master,

pundit,

arbiter,

Svengali,

torchbearer,

fundi (South Africa)

in the sense of intelligent

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)

in the sense of judicious

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)

in the sense of perspicacious

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)

in the sense of philosopher

Definition

a person who studies philosophy

the Greek philosopher Plato

Synonyms

thinker,

theorist,

sage,

wise man,

logician,

metaphysician,

dialectician,

seeker after truth

in the sense of politic

Definition

wise or possibly advantageous

Many people found it politic to change their allegiance.

Synonyms

wise,

diplomatic,

sensible,

discreet,

prudent,

advisable,

expedient,

judicious,

tactful,

sagacious (formal),

in your best interests

in the sense of prudent

Definition

exercising good judgment

We believed ours was the prudent and responsible course of action.

Synonyms

wise,

politic,

sensible,

sage,

shrewd,

discerning,

judicious,

sagacious (formal)

in the sense of pundit

Definition

an expert on a subject who often speaks or writes about it for a non-specialist audience

a well-known political pundit

Synonyms

expert,

guru,

maestro,

buff (informal),

boffin (British, informal),

wonk (informal),

fundi (South Africa),

one of the cognoscenti,

(self-appointed) expert or authority

单词	sage
释义	Trends of sage View usage for: sage (seɪdʒ) Word forms: plural sages 1. countable noun A sage is a person who is regarded as being very wise. [literary] ...ancient Chinese sages. Synonyms: wise man, philosopher, guru, authority More Synonyms of sage 2. adjective Sage means wise and knowledgeable, especially as the result of a lot of experience. [literary] He was famous for his sage advice to younger painters. Synonyms: wise, learned, intelligent, sensible More Synonyms of sage sagely adverb [ADVERB with verb] Susan nodded sagely as if what I had said was profoundly significant. The family sagely married into American money many years ago. 3. uncountable noun Sage is a herb used in cooking. 4. variable noun Sage is a plant with grey-green leaves and purple, blue, or white flowers. sage in British English 1 (seɪdʒ) noun 1. a man revered for his profound wisdom adjective 2. profoundly wise or prudent 3. obsolete solemn Derived forms sagely (ˈsagely) adverb sageness (ˈsageness) noun Word origin C13: from Old French, from Latin sapere to be sensible; see sapient sage in British English 2 (seɪdʒ) noun 1. a perennial Mediterranean plant, Salvia officinalis, having grey-green leaves and purple, blue, or white flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates) 2. the leaves of this plant, used in cooking for flavouring 3. short for sagebrush Word origin C14: from Old French saulge, from Latin salvia, from salvus safe, in good health (from the curative properties attributed to the plant) Sage in American English (seɪdʒ) Russell1816-1906; U.S. financier sage in American English 1 (seɪdʒ) adjectiveWord forms: ˈsager or ˈsagest 1. wise, discerning, judicious, etc. 2. showing wisdom and good judgment a sage comment 3. Obsolete grave or solemn noun 4. a very wise person; esp., an elderly man, widely respected for his wisdom, experience, and judgment Derived forms sagely (ˈsagely) adverb sageness (ˈsageness) noun Word origin OFr < VL sapius < L sapiens, wise, orig. prp. of sapere, to know, taste < IE base sap-, to taste > ON safi, sap, sefi, mind sage in American English 2 (seɪdʒ) noun 1. any of a genus (Salvia) of plants of the mint family, having a two-lipped corolla and two stamens: sages are cultivated for ornament, as the scarlet sage (S. splendens) with brilliant red flowers, or for flavoring, as the garden sage (S. officinalis) with aromatic leaves used, when dried, for seasoning meats, cheeses, etc. 2. any of various similar plants 3. US sagebrush Word origin ME sauge < OFr < L salvia < salvus, safe: from its reputed healing powers Image of sage © Volosina, shutterstock Examples of 'sage' in a sentence sage It all began with the sage plant. Times, Sunday Times (2008) More worrying is that he still seems content to honour sage old influences. Times, Sunday Times (2008) You take it as a joke then think probably it is sage advice. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Shred then chop the sage and pull the leaves off the thyme stalks. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He advises eating them with toast and chilled champagne or on a fresh sage leaf. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Roughly chop the remaining rosemary and sage and set aside. The Sun (2012) Others do not always act on the sage advice handed down or bellowed out from above. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Pick and roughly chop the sage and oregano. The Sun (2014) The herbal undertones pick up on the bay leaf, thyme and sage. Times, Sunday Times (2010) This wise sage lived a long time; he has tenure. Christianity Today (2000) Finely chop the sage, thyme and rosemary leaves. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Stir sage, garlic and lemon zest into the soft onion. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Few bay leaves and sprigs of thyme, rosemary or sage. Times, Sunday Times (2011) We went away for ten days and when we got back it was full of delicious stuff like purple sage, common thyme and oregano. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Other plants, possibly sage, were probably used to clean the wound. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Gently poach, adding half a teaspoon of green peppercorns, three fresh sage leaves and a teaspoon of lemon zest. Times, Sunday Times (2008) I smudged the rooms using sage, an ancient way of releasing energy, and put salt across the doorways for protection. The Sun (2014) Word lists with sage herb All related terms of 'sage' Le Sage Alain-René ( alɛ̃rəne ). 1668–1747, French novelist and dramatist , author of the picaresque novel Gil Blas (1715–35) wood sage a downy labiate perennial , Teucrium scorodonia, having spikes of green-yellow flowers: common on acid heath and scree in Europe and naturalized in North America garden sage purple sage a plant, Salvia leucophylla , of the mint family, native to California , having silvery leaves and purple spikes of flowers sage advice If you give someone advice , you tell them what you think they should do in a particular situation. sage Derby a green-and-white Derby cheese flavoured with sage sage green a greyish green colour similar to that of sage leaves sage grouse a large North American grouse , Centrocercus urophasianus, the males of which perform elaborate courtship displays Lesage Alain René ( alɛ̃ ʀəˈneɪ ) 1668-1747; Fr. novelist & dramatist Chinese translation of 'sage' sage (seɪdʒ) n (u) (= herb) 鼠尾草 (shǔwěicǎo) (c) (liter, = wise man) 圣(聖)贤(賢) (shèngxián) adj (liter) 贤(賢)明的 (xiánmíng de) Nearby words of sage safety pin saffron sag sage Sagittarius Sahara said (noun) in the sense of wise man Definition a person, esp. an old man, regarded as being very wise ancient Chinese sages Synonyms wise man philosopher the Greek philosopher Plato guru fashion gurus dictating crazy ideas authority Professor Ahmed is an authority on Russian affairs. expert an expert in computer graphics master elder pundit a well-known political pundit Solomon mahatma Nestor savant The opinion of the savants on this issue is not united. Solon man of learning tohunga (New Zealand) (adjective) in the sense of wise 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 She has the air of a wise woman. learned intelligent Rita is a highly intelligent woman. sensible She was a sensible girl and did not panic. politic Many people found it politic to change their allegiance. acute His relaxed exterior hides an extremely acute mind. discerning tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller prudent We believed ours was the prudent and responsible course of action. canny He was far too canny to risk giving himself away. judicious The President authorizes the judicious use of military force. perspicacious (formal) a man of perspicacious judgment sagacious (formal) a wise and sagacious leader sapient (ironic) Additional synonyms in the sense of acute Definition 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) in the sense of authority Definition an expert in a particular field Professor Ahmed is an authority on Russian affairs. Synonyms expert, specialist, professional, master, ace (informal), scholar, guru, buff (informal), wizard, whizz (informal), virtuoso, connoisseur, boffin (British, informal), arbiter, hotshot (informal), fundi (South Africa) in the sense of canny 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 Nearby words of sage saga sagacious sagacity sage sail sail into something or someone sail through something Synonyms of 'sage' sage Explore 'sage' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of discerning Definition 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) in the sense of expert Definition a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field an expert in computer graphics Synonyms specialist, authority, professional, master, pro (informal), ace (informal), genius, guru, pundit, buff (informal), wizard, adept, whizz (informal), maestro, virtuoso, connoisseur, boffin (British, informal), hotshot (informal), rocket scientist (informal), past master, dab hand (British, informal), wonk (informal), maven (US), fundi (South Africa), geek (informal) in the sense of guru Definition a leader or adviser of a person or group of people fashion gurus dictating crazy ideas Synonyms authority, expert, leader, master, pundit, arbiter, Svengali, torchbearer, fundi (South Africa) in the sense of intelligent 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) in the sense of judicious 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) in the sense of perspicacious 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) in the sense of philosopher Definition a person who studies philosophy the Greek philosopher Plato Synonyms thinker, theorist, sage, wise man, logician, metaphysician, dialectician, seeker after truth in the sense of politic Definition wise or possibly advantageous Many people found it politic to change their allegiance. Synonyms wise, diplomatic, sensible, discreet, prudent, advisable, expedient, judicious, tactful, sagacious (formal), in your best interests in the sense of prudent Definition exercising good judgment We believed ours was the prudent and responsible course of action. Synonyms wise, politic, sensible, sage, shrewd, discerning, judicious, sagacious (formal) in the sense of pundit Definition an expert on a subject who often speaks or writes about it for a non-specialist audience a well-known political pundit Synonyms expert, guru, maestro, buff (informal), boffin (British, informal), wonk (informal), fundi (South Africa), one of the cognoscenti, (self-appointed) expert or authority Additional synonyms in the sense of sagacious Definition wise or sensible a wise and sagacious leader Synonyms wise, shrewd, astute, knowing, able, fly (slang), sharp, acute, smart, intelligent, sage, discerning, canny, perceptive, judicious, insightful, far-sighted, clear-sighted, long-headed, sharp-witted, perspicacious (formal) in the sense of sapient Definition having great wisdom or sound judgment Synonyms wise, knowing, acute, intelligent, discriminating, sage, shrewd, discerning, canny, judicious, would-be-wise, long-headed, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) in the sense of savant Definition a very wise and knowledgeable man The opinion of the savants on this issue is not united. Synonyms sage, authority, intellectual, master, philosopher, mastermind, mahatma in the sense of sensible Definition having or showing good sense or judgment She was a sensible girl and did not panic. Synonyms intelligent, practical, reasonable, rational, sound, realistic, sober, discriminating, discreet, sage, shrewd, down-to-earth, matter-of-fact, prudent, sane, canny, judicious, far-sighted, sagacious, grounded
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