adj

sage

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adj

Wise, especially through experience and good judgment.

"She offered some sage advice about handling difficult coworkers."

noun

A person widely respected for wisdom, especially an elder or philosopher.

"The villagers sought out the old sage whenever a dispute arose."

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used in cooking, or related plants in the same genus.

"She added fresh sage and butter to the roasted squash."

How to Use Sage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDeeply wise (as an adjective or describing a wise person), or the gray-green cooking herb.

Common mistake

Don't confuse the herb sage with sagebrush, a different but related-looking desert shrub.

Common pairings

sage advice sage counsel fresh sage

sager comparative, saged past tense, sages plural, sages plural, Sages plural, sages singular, sagest superlative

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From Old French sage, ultimately from Latin sapere ("to taste, to be wise") — the same root behind "savvy" and "sapient."

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