Meaning & use
sagacious
Showing keen judgment and wisdom, especially in practical matters.
See it in a sentence
The sagacious old merchant always seemed to know which deals would pay off.
Her sagacious advice helped the company avoid a costly mistake.
A note on using this word
Sagacious is a formal, literary word; 'wise' or 'shrewd' sound more natural in everyday conversation.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
foolish
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