WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
sa•ga•cious /səˈgeɪʃəs/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- having or showing wisdom; shrewd;
wise:a sagacious lawyer.
sa•ga•cious
(sə gā′shəs),USA pronunciation adj.
sa•ga′cious•ly, adv.
sa•ga′cious•ness, n.
- having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense;
shrewd:a sagacious lawyer. - [Obs.]keen of scent.
- sagaci(ty) + -ous 1600–10
sa•ga′cious•ness, n.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged wise, sage, discerning, clever, intelligent, judicious, acute, sharp, keen, perspicacious.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unwise.