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单词 sagacity
释义

sagacity

noun

sa·​gac·​i·​ty sə-ˈga-sə-tē How to pronounce sagacity (audio)
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: the quality of being sagacious

Synonyms

  • discernment
  • insight
  • perception
  • perceptiveness
  • perceptivity
  • sagaciousness
  • sageness
  • sapience
  • wisdom
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Example Sentences

a novelist of surprising sagacity considering his youthfulness
Recent Examples on the Web For those eager to place real-life bets, diligent research and the stock market may offer validation of sagacity. Steven Phillips, STAT, 6 Sep. 2022 But that scholar would also have acknowledged their courage, intellectual rigor, sagacity and political skill. Barton Swaim, WSJ, 24 May 2022 In an age when women were pawns in geopolitical alliances, Eleanor was recognized for her authority, diplomacy and political sagacity — a legend in ballads even in her own time. Washington Post, 26 Nov. 2021 Even as McConnell’s power base is crumbling, the majority leader’s reputation for political sagacity seems impervious to reality. Win Mccormack, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021 Even as McConnell’s power base is crumbling, the majority leader’s reputation for political sagacity seems impervious to reality. Win Mccormack, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021 Even as McConnell’s power base is crumbling, the majority leader’s reputation for political sagacity seems impervious to reality. Win Mccormack, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021 Even as McConnell’s power base is crumbling, the majority leader’s reputation for political sagacity seems impervious to reality. Win Mccormack, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021 The sagacity of the editorial review community who are extremely savvy based upon their juxtaposition of product reviews over time can also help. Peter Weedfald, Forbes, 5 May 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

sagacity

noun

as in insight
the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships a novelist of surprising sagacity considering his youthfulness

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • insight
  • wisdom
  • intellect
  • sensitivity
  • perceptiveness
  • perceptivity
  • discernment
  • perception
  • sagaciousness
  • sapience
  • intelligence
  • astuteness
  • perspicacity
  • understanding
  • acumen
  • brilliance
  • wit
  • sense
  • acuity
  • comprehension
  • prudence
  • keenness
  • penetration
  • percipience
  • judiciousness
  • power
  • smartness
  • clear-sightedness
  • appreciation
  • foresight
  • sageness
  • cleverness
  • apprehension
  • canniness
  • judgment
  • foresightedness
  • brightness
  • grasp
  • rationality
  • sanity
  • reason
  • logic
  • gray matter
  • braininess
  • mentality
  • discrimination
  • judgement
  • brain(s)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dulness
  • obtuseness
  • imbecility
  • folly
  • density
  • stupidity
  • idiocy
  • foolishness
  • dullness
  • unsoundness
  • irrationality
  • silliness
  • unreasonableness
  • mindlessness
  • illogic
  • witlessness
  • madness
  • lunacy
  • simplemindedness
  • insanity
  • simpleness
  • brainlessness
  • craziness
  • senselessness
  • preposterousness
  • zaniness
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