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sagacious

sa·ga·cious

sagacious

 
 
pronunciation:
s geI shs
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise.
Decisions were made by the sagacious elders of the tribe.I was later very thankful for my counselor's sagacious advice.
antonyms:
foolish
similar words:
judicious, politic, profound, prudent, sage, wise
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derivations: sagaciously (adv.), sagaciousness (n.)