sagacious
UK: /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/ | US: /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/
adj. having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd
sagacious = sag<perceptive> + acious<adjective suffix, tendency>
- sag (from Latin sagax, meaning "perceptive, keen")
- acious (Latin-derived suffix -acious, indicating a tendency or quality, as in tenacious or audacious)
Etymology Origin:
The word sagacious traces back to the Latin sagax ("keen-scented, perceptive"), originally used to describe hunting dogs with sharp senses. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe humans with sharp mental discernment. The suffix -acious reinforces the adjective form, emphasizing a habitual or marked quality of wisdom.
The sagacious detective quickly deduced the culprit from subtle clues.
Her sagacious advice saved the company from a costly mistake.
Ancient philosophers were often regarded as sagacious thinkers.
A sagacious leader anticipates challenges before they arise.
His sagacious investment choices earned him considerable wealth.