adj.
Pronunciation: ' s ā -p ē - ə nt, ' sa-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin sapient-, sapiens, from present participle of sapere to taste, be wise ― more at SAGE
Date: 15th century
: possessing or expressing great sagacity
synonyms see WISE
– sa · pi · ent · ly adverb