SAGACIOUS


Meaning of SAGACIOUS in English

— sagaciously , adv. — sagaciousness , n.

/seuh gay"sheuhs/ , adj.

1. having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd: a sagacious lawyer.

2. Obs. keen of scent.

[ 1600-10; SAGACI(TY) + -OUS ]

Syn. 1. wise, sage, discerning, clever, intelligent, judicious, acute, sharp, keen, perspicacious.

Ant. 1. unwise.

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