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sapienthaving or showing great wisdom or sound judgment

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪpiənt/

Korean meaning: 지혜롭거나 현명한 판단력을 가진

Korean pronunciation: 세이-피-언트 (강세: 세이)

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's sapient words always help me make better life choices.
  • The sapient AI refused to help with homework, saying 'Learning comes from doing, not copying!'
  • Even the most sapient philosophers sometimes can't figure out how to use a smartphone.

sapient

ADJECTIVE

//ˈseɪpiənt//

having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment

sapient concept
💡 Concept

Wise elder giving sound counsel

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sapient rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The sapient master stays patient with ancient wisdom

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈseɪpiənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈseɪpiənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootsapi-
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'sapiens' meaning 'wise' or 'discerning', derived from the verb 'sapere' meaning 'to taste' or 'to be wise'. The word entered English in the 14th century through Old French.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

My grandmother's sapient words always help me make better life choices.

😄 Fun example

The sapient AI refused to help with homework, saying 'Learning comes from doing, not copying!'

😄 Fun example

Even the most sapient philosophers sometimes can't figure out how to use a smartphone.

The sapient judge carefully considered all evidence before making the final verdict.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

wiseintelligentshrewddiscerningsagacious

Antonyms

foolishunwiseignorant

Related

sagewisdomprudentjudiciousastute