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sage

adjective
\ ˈsāj How to pronounce sage (audio) \
sager; sagest

Definition of sage

 (Entry 1 of 4)

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

sage

noun (1)

Definition of sage (Entry 2 of 4)

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

sage

noun (2)

Definition of sage (Entry 3 of 4)

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

Sage

biographical name
\ ˈsāj How to pronounce Sage (audio) \

Definition of Sage (Entry 4 of 4)

Russell 1816–1906 American financier

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Noun (2)

3sage 1a

In the meaning defined above

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Other Words from sage

Adjective

sagely adverb
sageness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for sage

Synonyms: Adjective

discerning, insightful, perceptive, prudent, sagacious, sapient, wise

Antonyms: Adjective

unperceptive, unwise

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Adjective

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

Examples of sage in a Sentence

Adjective

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

First Known Use of sage

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for sage

Adjective

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

Noun (2)

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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sage

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of sage

formal : very wise

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sage

adjective
\ ˈsāj How to pronounce sage (audio) \

Kids Definition of sage

 (Entry 1 of 3)

: wise entry 1 sense 1 She gave sage advice.

Other Words from sage

sagely adverb He nodded sagely.

sage

noun

Kids Definition of sage (Entry 2 of 3)

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