sapient
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.sa·pi·ent
adjective \ˈsā-pē-ənt, ˈsa-\Definition of SAPIENT
: possessing or expressing great sagacity
— sa·pi·ent·ly adverb
See Examples of SAPIENT
- <an uncle who is always good for valuable insights and some sapient advice>
Origin of SAPIENT
Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin sapient-, sapiens, from present participle of sapere to taste, be wise — more at sage
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to SAPIENT
- Synonyms
- discerning, insightful, perceptive, prudent, sagacious, sage, wise
- Antonyms
- unperceptive, unwise
See Synonym Discussion at wise
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