sage

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈsāj

: one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom

: a mature or venerable person of sound judgment

sage

2 of 3

adjective

sager; sagest

: proceeding from or characterized by wisdom, prudence, and good judgment

sage advice

: wise through reflection and experience

archaic : grave, solemn

sageness noun

sage

3 of 3

noun (2)

: a European perennial mint (Salvia officinalis) with grayish-green aromatic leaves used especially in flavoring meats

broadly : salvia

: the fresh or dried leaves of sage

: sagebrush

: a light grayish green

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Noun (2)

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

sageness

noun

as in insight

the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships her father has always shown an unpretentious sageness about the practicalities of life

Synonyms & Similar Words

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sensitivity
perception
wisdom
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brain(s)
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prudence
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

density
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单词	sageness
释义	sage 1 of 3 noun (1) ˈsāj 1 : one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom 2 : a mature or venerable person of sound judgment sage 2 of 3 adjective sager; sagest 1 : proceeding from or characterized by wisdom, prudence, and good judgment sage advice 2 a : wise through reflection and experience b archaic : grave, solemn sageness noun sage 3 of 3 noun (2) 1 a : 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 Illustration of sage ³sage 1a Synonyms Noun (1) pundit savant scholar Adjective discerning insightful perceptive prudent sagacious sapient wise See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective a sage suggestion that anyone should think long and hard before deciding to marry Word History Etymology 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 First Known Use Noun (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Noun (2) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing sage sage cheese clary sage Russian sage scarlet sage pineapple sage sage grouse sage cheese clary sage Russian sage scarlet sage pineapple sage sage grouse Kids Definition sage 1 of 3 adjective ˈsāj : wise entry 1 sense 1 She gave sage advice. sage 2 of 3 noun : a very wise person sage 3 of 3 noun 1 : a mint with grayish green leaves used especially to flavor foods 2 : sagebrush Medical Definition sage noun ˈsāj : a perennial mint of the genus Salvia (S. officinalis) having grayish green pungent and aromatic leaves that are much used in flavoring foods and as a mild tonic and astringent broadly : any plant of the genus Salvia Biographical Definition Sage biographical name ˈsāj Russell 1816–1906 American financier sageness noun as in insight the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships her father has always shown an unpretentious sageness about the practicalities of life Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance insight sensitivity perception wisdom intellect sagacity sagaciousness discernment perceptiveness gray matter perceptivity intelligence understanding sapience wit power sense brain(s) penetration brilliance comprehension brightness acuity discrimination acumen perspicacity appreciation percipience judgment astuteness reason mentality judiciousness apprehension logic rationality sanity smartness braininess judgement grasp clear-sightedness foresight keenness foresightedness prudence canniness cleverness Antonyms & Near Antonyms density dulness dullness idiocy stupidity obtuseness foolishness imbecility folly irrationality mindlessness craziness silliness madness insanity unsoundness unreasonableness lunacy illogic witlessness brainlessness simpleness simplemindedness zaniness senselessness preposterousness See More
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sage

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