sage
/seɪdʒ/
noun
- A person, especially an older one, who is very wise and respected for their knowledge and good judgment.
- My grandmother was a true sage, always offering thoughtful guidance.
- The village elders sought the advice of the sage before making a decision.
- In many cultures, a sage is someone who has spent a lifetime learning and teaching others.
- A plant with gray-green leaves that is used as a herb in cooking, especially in stuffing and sauces.
- I added fresh sage to the pasta sauce for extra flavor.
- Sage is a common herb in Thanksgiving stuffing recipes.
- The garden has a small patch of sage growing near the rosemary.
adjective
- Having or showing great wisdom and good judgment, often from experience.
- The old man's sage words helped calm the angry crowd.
- It was a sage decision to bring an umbrella, since it started raining soon after.
- She gave me some sage advice about saving money for the future.