sapiente — meaning in English

English meaning

• sage adj Wise, especially through experience and good judgment.
• sapient adj Showing good judgement and wisdom; wise and knowledgeable.

Senses

sapiente is used for these senses in English:

• sage Wise.
• sapient (formal, dated, except, poetic) Possessing discernment and wisdom; learned, wise.

sage — full definition

1. adj Wise, especially through experience and good judgment.
2. noun A person widely respected for wisdom, especially an elder or philosopher.
3. noun An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used in cooking, or related plants in the same genus.

sapient — full definition

1. adj Showing good judgement and wisdom; wise and knowledgeable.
2. adj Trying to look wise or knowledgeable, often without really being so.
3. adj (followed by 'of') Aware of or knowledgeable about something.
4. adj Describes a species or creature that has intelligence or a strong sense of self-awareness.

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