SAPIENT

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

Wise or attempting to appear wise.

Synonyms: 

Sagacious, Insightful, Perceptive

Antonyms: 

Foolish, Simpleminded, Unwise

Examples:

• The dog stared with sapient eyes, as if pondering philosophy, or just thinking about his next meal.

• Grandpa’s sapient advice always began with “In my day…”

Etymology:

From Latin sapientem, present participle of sapere (to be wise or to taste).

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