sagacious

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sagacious

(adjective)

Meaning

having keen mental discernment

Example

"The sagacious detective solved the mystery with ease."

Synonyms

wisejudiciousperceptive

Antonyms

foolishignorant

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'sagax', meaning keen or wise.
Related word forms
  • noun: sagacity

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