Sagacious (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Skillful in statecraft or management; "an astute and sagacious statesman".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Acutely insightful and wise; "much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument"; "observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions"; "a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her grandmother was a sagacious woman who had lived through many trials and difficulties, and her advice was always sought by the family.
- The detective was a sagacious observer of human behavior, able to pick up on subtle cues that others might have missed.
- The company's founders were sagacious enough to recognize the potential of the emerging technology and invested heavily in its development.
- The professor's sagacious approach to the subject matter was inspiring to her students, who appreciated her practical wisdom and guidance.
- The old sage was a sagacious counselor who offered words of wisdom and encouragement to all who sought his advice.