Synonyms for sapient


Grammar : Adj
Spell : sey-pee-uh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈseɪ pi ənt

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Définition of sapient

Origin :
  • "wise," late 15c. (early 15c. as a surname), from Old French sapient, from Latin sapientem (nominative sapiens), present participle of sapere "to taste, have taste, be wise," from PIE root *sep- "to taste, perceive" (cf. Old Saxon an-sebban "to perceive, remark," Old High German antseffen, Old English sefa "mind, understanding, insight").
  • adj sagacious
Example sentences :
  • Then the sapient smile on the pot-boy's face ripened into speech.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • Then the group of women at the gate separated with many a sapient comment.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • Therefore why be sapient and solemn about it, like an editorial in a newspaper?
  • Extract from : « The Tragic Muse » by Henry James
  • (p. 012) "No, most sapient Jacques: fortunately I do not need comfort as you do."
  • Extract from : « The Youth of Jefferson » by J. E. Cooke.
  • And the skipper gave his head a sapient nod, while the doctor shook his.
  • Extract from : « The Ocean Cat's Paw » by George Manville Fenn
  • “No doubt,” said Fritz, laughing at this sapient declaration.
  • Extract from : « Fritz and Eric » by John Conroy Hutcheson
  • On his way down he met the sapient interpreter, Blindi Bobi.
  • Extract from : « The Pirate City » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • I think I see them at their work—these sapient trouble-tombs.
  • Extract from : « The Book Lovers' Anthology » by Various
  • And what new instance of his immaculateness has induced this sapient belief?
  • Extract from : « Alone » by Marion Harland
  • Can the sapient critics to whom I have been alluding take a hint?
  • Extract from : « Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries » by William Hogan
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