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sagaciously

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a sagacious manner, in a way that is clever, shrewd, observant, keen of intellect or discernment, cunning or with ability and aptitude; sagely.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a shrewd manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he invested his fortune astutely
  • he was acutely insightful

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: astutely, shrewdly, sapiently, acutely

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English sagacious Middle English -ly English -ly English sagaciously From sagacious + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: sagaçment — in a sagacious manner
  • Latin: sagaciter — in a sagacious manner
  • Portuguese: sagazmente — in a sagacious manner
  • Spanish: sagazmente — in a sagacious manner