Sagacious synonyms

sə-gā'shəs

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wise
(Slang) Rude and disrespectful; impudent.
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clever
Handsome, convenient, nice, etc.
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sensible
Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason.
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intelligent (related)
Capable of some independent functioning because equipped with a microprocessor or computer
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smart
(Archaic) Pretentious; showy; spruce.
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perceptive
Marked by discernment and understanding; sensitive.
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acute
Reacting readily to stimuli or impressions; sensitive:
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astute
The definition of astute is someone clever.
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shrewd
(Archaic) Scolding, satirical, sharp.
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witty (related)
Having, showing, or characterized by wit; cleverly amusing
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judicious (related)
Having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful
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rational (related)
Showing reason; not foolish or silly; sensible
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cagey
Uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.
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cunning
(US, colloquial, rare) Cute, appealing.
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insightful
Showing or having insight; perceptive.
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knowing
Implying shrewd understanding or possession of secret or inside information
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prudent
Characterized by or resulting from care or wisdom in practical matters or in planning for the future:
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quick
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
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sage
Showing wisdom and good judgment
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sapient
Full of knowledge; wise; sagacious; discerning
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sharp
Suitable for use in cutting or piercing; having a very thin edge or fine point; keen
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foolish (antonym)
Embarrassed; abashed:
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stupid (antonym)
Lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.
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ignorant (antonym)
Unaware or uninformed:
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careless (antonym)
Marked by or resulting from lack of forethought or thoroughness:
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balanced
Containing elements in appropriate proportion.
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commonsensible
Possessing, proceeding from, or exhibiting good judgment and prudence
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commonsensical
Displaying common sense.
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levelheaded
The definition of levelheaded is calm and sensible.
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reasonable
Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
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sane
Having a normal, healthy mind; able to make sound, rational judgments
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sound
Compatible with an accepted point of view; orthodox:
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well-grounded
(Of an argument etc) Based on good judgment and solid reasoning
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perspicacious
(Figuratively) Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.
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far-seeing (related)
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farseeing (related)
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studious (related)
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discriminating
Having a discerning judgment or taste
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discerning
The definition of discerning is showing good judgment or good taste.
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reason (related)
Possessing, proceeding from, or exhibiting good judgment and prudence
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Sagacious Sentence Examples

  • The army had appeared a hard master when it ent its strength to a wise and sagacious rule.

  • Step by step, with sagacious and patient accuracy, he advanced to the great discovery which has immortalized his name.

  • He was transparent in character, chivalrous, kindly, firm, eloquent and sagacious; his purity of motive and unselfishness commanded absolute confidence; he had originality and initiative in dealing with new and difficult circumstances, and great aptitude for business details.

  • Though Frederick failed to subdue the republics, the failure can scarcely be said to reflect either on his prudence as a statesman or his skill as a general, for his ascendancy was finally overthrown rather by the ravages of pestilence than by the might of human arms. In Germany his resolute will and sagacious administration subdued or disarmed all discontent, and he not only succeeded in welding the various rival interests into a unity of devotion to himself against which papal intrigues were comparatively powerless, but won for the empire a prestige such as it had not possessed since the time of Otto the Great.

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