Synonyms for sage
seɪdʒsage

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1. sage

   Sagacious refers to a power of tracing the hidden or recondite by slight indications, as by instinct or intuition; it is not now applied to mere keenness of sense-perception. We do not call a hound sagacious in following a clear trail; but if he loses the scent, as at the edge of a stream, and circles around till he strikes it again, his conduct is said to be sagacious. In human affairs sagacious refers to a power of ready, far-reaching, and accurate inference from observed facts perhaps in themselves very slight, that seems like a special sense; or to a similar readiness to foresee the results of any action, especially upon human motives or conduct — a kind of prophetic common sense. Sagacious is a broader and nobler word than shrewd, and not capable of the invidious sense which the latter word often bears; on the other hand, sagacious is less lofty and comprehensive than wise in its full sense, and more limited to matters of direct practical moment. Compare ASTUTE; WISDOM.

   Synonyms:
   able, acute, apt, clear-sighted, discerning, intelligent, judicious, keen, keen-sighted, keen-witted, perspicacious, quick of scent, quick-scented, rational, sagacious, sensible, sharp, sharp-witted, shrewd, wise

   Antonyms:
   absurd, dull, foolish, futile, ignorant, irrational, obtuse, senseless, silly, simple, sottish, stupid, undiscerning, unintelligent

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1. sage

   Synonyms:
   philosopher, savant, literate

   Antonyms:
   fool, imbecile, colt, blockhead

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sagenoun

   a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

   Synonyms:
   salvia

   Antonyms:
   foolish, achromatic, neutral

2. sagenoun

   aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc

   Synonyms:
   salvia

   Antonyms:
   foolish, neutral, achromatic

3. sage, salviaadjective

   any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb

   Synonyms:
   salvia

   Antonyms:
   foolish, neutral, achromatic

4. sageadjective

   having wisdom that comes with age and experience

   Synonyms:
   sage-green

   Antonyms:
   foolish, neutral, achromatic

5. sage, sage-greenadjective

   of the grey-green color of sage leaves

   Synonyms:
   sage-green

   Antonyms:
   neutral, foolish, achromatic

Matched Categories

1. • Herb
   • Mentor

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1. sageadjective

   Synonyms:
   wise, sagacious, sapient, discerning, shrewd, acute, intelligent, sensible

2. sageadjective

   Synonyms:
   prudent, grave, judicious, oracular, venerable

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1. List of paraphrases for "sage":

   sage-grouse, wise, sagebrush, geds, sach

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sage

   Synonyms:
   Salvia officinalis, common sage, garden sage, meadow sage, scarlet sage, true sage

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1. Saadi Shirazi:

   The sage who engages in controversy with ignorant people must not expect to be treated with honour; and if a fool should overpower a philosopher by his loquacity it is not to be wondered at, for a common stone will break a jewel.

2. Amy Rafferty:

   So now when I cook with sage and smell it wafting through the house I remember my grandma so young, and those days with family( most are gone now) all through such childish and innocent eyes, so, is the sage dressing a good recipe ? Meh. Is it treasured ? Absolutely.

3. Alok Sharma:

   The overall view from SAGE - the scientific advisory group on emergencies which advises the government - their overall view is that we must do this cautiously and that is precisely what we are doing.

4. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus:

   'Let thine occupations be few,' saith the sage, 'if thou wouldst lead a tranquil life.'

5. Neil Ferguson:

   I accept I made an error of judgement and took the wrong course of action. I have therefore stepped back from my involvement in SAGE.