sapient

sa·pi·ent

adj \ˈsā-pē-ənt, ˈsa-\

Definition of SAPIENT

: possessing or expressing great sagacity

— sa·pi·ent·ly adverb

Examples of SAPIENT

1. <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

Related Words: acute, penetrating, percipient, perspicacious; experienced; discriminating, discriminative; brainy, bright, brilliant, clever, intelligent, keen, nimble, quick, quick-witted, smart; cerebral, erudite, knowledgeable, learned, literate, scholarly; astute, clearheaded, piercing, sharp, shrewd; contemplative, reflective, thoughtful

Near Antonyms: dense, dull, obtuse, purblind, woodenheaded; brainless, dumb, feebleminded, foolish, idiotic (also idiotical), imbecile (or imbecilic), knuckleheaded, moronic, silly, simple, slow, slow-witted, stupid, thoughtless, unintelligent, witless; undiscriminating

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