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sagely

UK
/ˈseɪdʒli/
US
/ˈseɪdʒli/

Translations

sagelyadjective
more sagely
Comp.
most sagely
Super.
UK
/ˈseɪdʒli/
US
/ˈseɪdʒli/
Rare and chiefly literary usage meaning ‘wise; prudent’.
The old professor offered sagely advice to his students.
Le vieux professeur donnait des conseils sages à ses étudiants.
Additional translations
aviséSe dit surtout d'une personne ou d'un conseil marqué par le bon sens et le jugement.
sagelyadverb
UK
/ˈseɪdʒli/
US
/ˈseɪdʒli/
She nodded sagely, understanding the complexity of the situation.
Elle hocha la tête sagement, comprenant la complexité de la situation.
Synonyms
judiciously
prudent
sagaciously
wisely

Definitions

sagelyadjective
Wise; showing wisdom or good judgment.
The old professor offered sagely advice to his students.
sagelyadverb
In a wise or judicious manner.
She nodded sagely, understanding the complexity of the situation.
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