Definition of sapient Sapient

sa•pi•ent

We found 4 definitions of sapient from 4 different sources.

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What does sapient mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

sapient - acutely insightful and wise; "much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument"; "observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions"; "a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators"
  perspicacious, sagacious
  wise having or prompted by wisdom or discernment; "a wise leader"; "a wise and perceptive comment"
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  • sapient (a.)
    Wise; sage; discerning; -- often in irony or contempt.

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  • sapient, adjective.

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