sagacious
/səˈɡeɪʃəs/ · sa·ga·cious
adjective
- Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise. The sagacious leader anticipated the market’s shift and adjusted the strategy accordingly.
- (archaic) Prudent or judicious; marked by sound sense. Her sagacious advice saved the company from costly mistakes.
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Did you know? The word entered English during the Renaissance, and Shakespeare used its French predecessor “sagacious” in 'The Tempest' to describe the wise character Prospero.