sagacious

sagacious Definition

sa·ga·cious (sə gā′s̸həs)

adjective

having or showing keen perception or discernment and sound judgment, foresight, etc.
Obsolete having a keen sense of smell

Etymology: < L sagax (gen. sagacis), wise, foreseeing; akin to sagire, to perceive acutely: see sake

sagacious Related Forms

sa·ga′·ciously adverb sa·ga′·cious·ness noun

sagacious Synonyms

modif.

Intellectually keen
perceptive, acute, astute, shrewd; see intelligent 1, witty.
Understanding and judicious
discriminating, wise, sensible; see judicious, rational 1. See syn. study at shrewd.

sagacious Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

man: In his holy character we see a most sagacious man who said with unmatched tolerance, " Go!
animal: It did not require the wizard's altered tone to inform the sagacious animals that the danger was past.

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