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1
: one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
2
: a mature or venerable person of sound judgment
sager; sagest
1
: proceeding from or characterized by wisdom, prudence, and good judgment
sage advice
sageness
noun
1
a
: a European perennial mint (Salvia officinalis) with grayish-green aromatic leaves used especially in flavoring meats
broadly
: salvia
b
: the fresh or dried leaves of sage
2
3
: a light grayish green
Synonyms
Noun (1)
Adjective
Examples of sage in a Sentence
Adjective
a sage suggestion that anyone should think long and hard before deciding to marry
the young prince made a pilgrimage to the sage, hoping to learn the meaning of life
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
It’s also formulated with ginseng root and sage leaf extract to round out the ingredient trio.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
The handwritten letter was from the composer, conductor, and sage of modern music Pierre Boulez, who had led the Philharmonic as music director for an electrifying but frustrating six years in the 1970s.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
Each vessel contains an aromatherapeutic blend (including white sage and lavender, sea salt and orchid, and cinnamon and lavender) to fill your space with calming, relaxing scent combinations.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the sugar has melted and the sage leaves have wilted, 5–7 minutes.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
It’s also formulated with ginseng root and sage leaf extract to round out the ingredient trio.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
The handwritten letter was from the composer, conductor, and sage of modern music Pierre Boulez, who had led the Philharmonic as music director for an electrifying but frustrating six years in the 1970s.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
Each vessel contains an aromatherapeutic blend (including white sage and lavender, sea salt and orchid, and cinnamon and lavender) to fill your space with calming, relaxing scent combinations.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sage. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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sage
1 of 3 adjective
sager; sagest
: wise entry 2 sense 1, prudent
sage advice
sagely
adverb
sageness
noun
sage
2 of 3 noun
: a very wise person
sage
3 of 3 noun1
: a European mint with fragrant leaves that is used especially to flavor meat
2
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English sage "wise," from early French sage (same meaning), derived from Latin sapere "to be wise, taste, have good taste" — related to insipid, savant
Noun
Middle English sage "sage plant," from early French sage, salge (same meaning), from Latin salvia "sage plant used for health," from salvus "safe, healthy" — related to safe, save
Medical Definition
sage
noun
: a perennial mint of the genus Salvia (S. officinalis) having grayish green pungent and aromatic leaves that are much used in flavoring foods and as a mild tonic and astringent
broadly
: any plant of the genus Salvia
Biographical Definition
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