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sagaciously

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /səˈɡeɪʃəsli/

KK: /səˈɡeɪʃəsli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that shows good judgment and wisdom, often through cleverness or insight.


Example

She sagaciously advised her friends to invest wisely in the stock market.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really admire how you sagaciously handle tough situations.
Sloth B
Thanks! I try to think things through before acting.
Sloth A
That's a great approach, especially when things get chaotic.
Sloth B
Exactly! It’s all about staying calm and making wise choices.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wisely
shrewdly
astutely
Antonyms
foolishly
naively
ignorantly
Root Explanation

Sagaciously → It is formed from "sagax" (from Latin, meaning wise or discerning) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "sagaciously" means in a wise or discerning manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being wise or discerning ('sagax') and acting in that manner ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'sagaciously' means to act wisely.

Visually Confused Words
salaciously
spaciously
graciously
vagariously
unsagacious
solaciously
rapaciously
fugaciously
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