sage

noun
UK: /seɪdʒ/
US: /seɪdʒ/

  1. A wise person, especially an elder respected for experience and good judgment.

    1. My grandma is a sage, and I always ask her for advice.
    2. The village sage was consulted on matters of great importance to the community.

  2. A profoundly wise man, often in ancient times.

    1. The old sage lived in a cave.
    2. Ancient texts often mention the wisdom of the great sage Confucius.

Synonyms

judicious sagacious wise herb prudent
sage adjective

  1. Having or showing profound wisdom.

    1. He gave me sage advice.
    2. She offered a sage observation about the nature of human relationships.
sage noun

  1. An herb used for flavoring food.

    1. I put some sage in the stuffing.
    2. The recipe called for fresh sage, which I bought from the farmer's market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sage" in English means: A wise person, especially an elder respected for experience and good judgment., A profoundly wise man, often in ancient times..

The phonetic transcription of "sage" is /seɪdʒ/ in British English and /seɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sage": judicious, sagacious, wise, herb, prudent.

Example usage of "sage": "My grandma is a sage, and I always ask her for advice.". More examples on the page.