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May 1, 2026

sagacious

/səˈɡeɪʃəs/adjective

Wise and able to make sound judgments.

Example sentences

  • “The sagacious old farmer knew a storm was coming before the forecast did.”
  • “Her sagacious advice kept the young company from making costly mistakes.”

Formal and a little literary. Learn it alongside the noun 'sagacity' and the related 'sage', a wise person.

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