Sagacious
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise and shrewd.
adjectiveSagacious
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise and shrewd.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a venerable court advisor named Sage who, after hearing rumors of looming conflict, calmly weighs every piece of evidence and counsels restraint instead of rash action.
Sounds Like
sə-GAY-shəs
Looks Like
sage-like; related to the root 'sage' (wisdom)
Remember This
Sagacious comes from the Latin sagax, sagac-, meaning 'wise, perceptive,' and is closely related to sagacity and sage.
Other Forms
Connect With
wise, prudent, judicious, astute, discerning, perspicacious
Note
Sagacious is formal and often describes people who display practical wisdom and insight. It is not interchangeable with 'sage' in all contexts; 'sage' can be a noun or adjective, whereas 'sagacious' is almost always an adjective.