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sapient

/sɛɪˈpiːnt/ adjective · British & US

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What does sapient mean?

adjective

Having or showing wisdom and discernment; wise.

Example

"The sapient leader made a decision that benefited the entire community."

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Words that share this root

sapientia sapiently sapience sapiential

What's another word for sapient?

wise discerning perceptive intelligent sagacious prudent

What's the opposite of sapient?

foolish ignorant obtuse

Rhymes with sapient

pliant pliant relent ascent