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- [seyj]
- /seɪdʒ/
- /seɪdʒ/
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- [seyj]
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Definitions of sagely word
- noun sagely a profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom. 1
- noun sagely someone venerated for the possession of wisdom, judgment, and experience. 1
- adjective sagely wise, judicious, or prudent: sage advice. 1
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Origin of sagely
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English (noun and adj.) < Old French < Late Latin sapidus wise, tasteful (Latin: tasty), equivalent to sap(ere) to know, be wise, orig. to taste (see sapient) + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Sagely
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sagely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adv sagely
- discerningly — showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding: a discerning critic of French poetry.
- discreetly — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
adverb sagely
- judiciously — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
- wisely — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
Antonyms for sagely
adverb sagely
- inadvisedly — In a manner that is not advisable.
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