Sagely
/ˈseɪdʒ.li/noun
In a wise, thoughtful, or perceptive manner.
Did you know?The adjective “sage” meaning wise ultimately traces to Latin sapere, “to taste” or “to have discernment,” while sage the herb comes from a separate Latin root meaning “healthy.”
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sap-
“To taste, perceive, or discern; a reconstructed root associated with sensory understanding.”
Classical Latin
Latin
sapere
“To taste, have good sense, or be wise.”
Late Latin
Latin
sapius
“Wise or possessing good judgment; a form believed to underlie the Romance adjective.”
11th–12th Century
Old French
sage
“Wise, prudent, or learned.”
12th Century
Middle English
sage
“Wise, judicious, or possessing practical understanding.”
15th Century onward
English
sagely
“In a sage or wise manner, formed by adding the adverbial suffix “-ly.””