Sagacious
Young protagonists get clever twists; elders in stories get this older cousin of wise, the kind that comes from watching the same mistake in three decades.
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Having keen mental perception and understanding; wise and discerning in judgment.
Memory trick
Think "SAGA-CIOUS" = "SAGA (wise story) + CIOUS (conscious)", wise and conscious. Sagacious = wise and perceptive.
Examples
The sagacious leader made decisions that benefited the entire organization.
Her sagacious observations about human nature impressed everyone.
The mentor's sagacious advice guided the young entrepreneur to success.
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Etymology
From Latin sagax "keen-scented, keen-witted," from sagire "to perceive keenly."
Usage Notes
Formal and literary word used to describe wisdom and keen judgment. Often used in professional and academic contexts.
Real-life contexts
Praise wisdom: "That was a sagacious decision."
Describe insight: "Her sagacious observations were invaluable."
Use formally: "The sagacious approach proved effective."
Common Mistakes
Sagacious refers to wisdom and keen perception, not just intelligence.
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Part of Speech
adjective
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