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adjective \ˈsāj\

Definition of sage

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sagest

1a : wise through reflection and experienceb archaic : grave, solemn
2 : proceeding from or characterized by wisdom, prudence, and good judgment sage advice

sagely

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sageness

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Examples of sage in a Sentence

a sage suggestion that she think long and hard before deciding to marry at such a young age

Origin and Etymology of sage

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *sapius, from Latin sapere to taste, have good taste, be wise; akin to Oscan sipus knowing, Old Saxon ansebbian to perceive

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First Known Use: 14th century

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Synonym Discussion of sage

wise, sage, sapient, judicious, prudent, sensible, sane mean having or showing sound judgment. wise suggests great understanding of people and of situations and unusual discernment and judgment in dealing with them. wise beyond his tender years sage suggests wide experience, great learning, and wisdom. the sage advice of my father sapient suggests great sagacity and discernment. the sapient musings of an old philosopher judicious stresses a capacity for reaching wise decisions or just conclusions. judicious parents using kindness and discipline in equal measure prudent suggests the exercise of restraint guided by sound practical wisdom and discretion. a prudent decision to wait out the storm sensible applies to action guided and restrained by good sense and rationality. a sensible woman who was not fooled by flattery sane stresses mental soundness, rationality, and levelheadedness. remained sane even in times of crises

sage

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Definition of sage

1 : one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
2 : a mature or venerable man of sound judgment

First Known Use of sage

14th century

sage

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Definition of sage

1a : a European perennial mint (Salvia officinalis) with grayish-green aromatic leaves used especially in flavoring meats; broadly : salviab : the fresh or dried leaves of sage
2 : sagebrush
3 : a light grayish green

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Origin and Etymology of sage

Middle English, from Anglo-French sage, salge, from Latin salvia, from salvus healthy; from its use as a medicinal herb — more at safe

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First Known Use: 14th century

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Other Seed Plant Terms

aubergine, box, bramble, briar, composite, perpetual, pulse, trefoil

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biographical name \ˈsāj\

Definition of Sage

Russell 1816–1906 American financier

SAGE Defined for English Language Learners

sage

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Definition of sage for English Language Learners

: very wise

SAGE Defined for Kids

sage

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adjective \ˈsāj\

Definition of sage for Students

: ¹wise 1 She gave sage advice.

sagely

adverb He nodded sagely.

sage

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Definition of sage for Students

: a very wise person

sage

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Definition of sage for Students

1 : a mint with grayish green leaves used especially to flavor foods
2 : sagebrush

Medical Dictionary

sage

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noun \ˈsāj\

Medical Definition of sage

: a perennial mint of the genus Salvia (S. officinalis) having grayish green pungent and aromatic leaves that are much used in flavoring foods and as a mild tonic and astringent; broadly : any plant of the genus Salvia