sage

/seɪdʒ/; /seɪɡ/; /sɑːdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

a person of wisdom and experience, especially one who is consulted as an authority.

“The wise old sage offered valuable advice to the young entrepreneur.”

2. adjective

having or showing wisdom and experience.

“The sage decision-maker guided the company through difficult times.”

3. adjective

having a mild, savory flavor.

“The sage leaves added a subtle flavor to the soup.”

4. verb

to make (something) seem wiser or more mature than it really is.

“The politician’s words were sage, but ultimately misleading.”

Synonyms

  • sagacious
  • wise

Antonyms

  • foolish
  • naive