Synonyms

sagely

American

[seyj-lee] / ˈseɪdʒ li /

adverb

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.
in a wise or judicious way; insightfully.

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

adjective

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.

Etymology

Origin of sagely

sage ¹ + -ly

Example Sentences

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At one point, Mr. Loomis quotes his protagonist sagely predicting, “we’ll have a depression . . . and it will be the end of an era.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“It is for howling, though,” said Beowulf sagely.

From Literature

Netflix sagely announced that “The Sandman” would end after Season 2.

From Salon

Lewis sagely places his narrative squarely on Manuel’s shoulders, affording the reader the experience of strolling in the musician’s footsteps at key moments in The Band’s career.

From Salon

Labour has nodded sagely at the urgency of the issue.

From BBC

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