sapiently
- adverb
- /ˈseɪpiəntli/
- Formal
:
sapientemente
- She sapiently advised her friends on the best course of action.
Examples
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She spoke sapiently about the challenges we face.
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He sapiently avoided making unnecessary enemies in the business world.
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The committee acted sapiently to resolve the dispute before it escalated.
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He sapiently advised us to save for the future.
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She handled the situation sapiently, considering all factors before making her decision.
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The committee evaluated the proposals sapiently, ensuring that each option was thoroughly assessed.
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He spoke sapiently about the complexities of human behavior, reflecting deep understanding and insight.
Synonyms
112
2.3
To act with good sense and careful thought
28
3.7
In a smart way that shows good sense
19
5.8
In a very careful way that notices small details
8
3.4
In a clever way that shows clear thinking
7
6.5
In a careful, thoughtful way that makes good choices
6
6.0
In a clever way that shows good sense in practical matters
3
6.3
In a wise and thoughtful way
3
6.5
In a clever, careful way that shows good sense
1
5.8
In a way that shows clear, careful understanding of people or situations
1
7.4
In a clever and careful way to get an advantage
1
8.9
Acting wisely and carefully to make good decisions
In a way that shows good judgment when choosing people or things
Antonyms
How Wise
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sapiently comes from the Latin sapiens, from sapere meaning 'to taste' or 'to know'. So to act sapiently is like having 'good taste' in ideas; it means choosing wisely and showing good judgment.