I. ˈsāpēənt, ˈsap- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin sapient-, sapiens, present participle of sapere to have sense, be wise — more at sage
: possessing or expressing great sagacity and discernment : sage
valuable insights and sapient advice to educators — H.A.Larrabee
eyes that were sapient and almost ironical — T.W.Duncan
a sapient author
Synonyms: see wise
II. noun
archaic : a sapient person