sagely

[seyj-lee]

adverb

1. with a knowing or thoughtful expression; in a way that suggests careful reflection.

   By way of response, my father only puffed on his pipe and nodded sagely.

2. in a wise or judicious way; insightfully.

   As someone has sagely pointed out, today's idiot will be tomorrow's beacon of truth.

adjective

1. Rare.,  wise or judicious; insightful.

   A lot of people think that, like a sagely seaman who acquires wisdom and whiskers as his years trickle away on the sea, all traditions gain value as they age.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sagely¹

sage ¹ + -ly

Related Words

• carefully 
• intelligently www.thesaurus.com
• judiciously 
• sensibly www.thesaurus.com
• shrewdly www.thesaurus.com