Sage Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

1 sage

/ˈseɪʤ/

noun

plural

sages

1 sage

/ˈseɪʤ/

noun

plural

sages

Britannica Dictionary definition of SAGE

[count]

formal

:

a person who is very wise

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2 sage

/ˈseɪʤ/

adjective

sager;

sagest

2 sage

/ˈseɪʤ/

adjective

sager;

sagest

Britannica Dictionary definition of SAGE

always used before a noun

[also more sage; most sage]

formal

:

very wise

• sage advice

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— sagely

adverb

• He sagely suggested that she wait a few days.

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3 sage

/ˈseɪʤ/

noun

3 sage

/ˈseɪʤ/

noun

Britannica Dictionary definition of SAGE

[noncount]

1

:

an herb that has grayish-green leaves which are used in cooking

2

:

a light grayish-green color

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