Sagacious

Pronunciation: /səˈɡeɪʃəs/

Definitions of sagacious

adjective having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd

Example Sentences

A1 She is a sagacious old woman who gives good advice.

A2 The sagacious detective quickly solved the mystery.

B1 The professor's sagacious insights into the topic were highly valued by his students.

B2 The CEO's sagacious decision to invest in new technology paid off handsomely.

C1 His sagacious leadership guided the company through turbulent times.

C2 The sagacious philosopher's ideas continue to influence modern thought.

Examples of sagacious in a Sentence

formal The sagacious professor was able to solve the complex mathematical problem effortlessly.

informal My sagacious friend always knows the best places to eat in town.

slang That guy is seriously sagacious when it comes to picking stocks.

figurative Her sagacious advice was like a guiding light in my time of confusion.

Grammatical Forms of sagacious

• past tense: sagaciously
• plural: sagacious
• comparative: more sagacious
• superlative: most sagacious
• present tense: sagacious
• future tense: will be sagacious
• perfect tense: have been sagacious
• continuous tense: are being sagacious
• singular: sagacious
• positive degree: sagacious
• infinitive: to be sagacious
• gerund: sagaciously
• participle: sagacious

Origin and Evolution of sagacious

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sagacious' originated from the Latin word 'sagax' meaning keen or perceptive.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sagacious' has evolved to not only describe someone who is keen or perceptive but also wise, discerning, and showing good judgment.