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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2024
Foster turned her guest bedroom in her Los Angeles condo into an environmentally-conscious space for her baby-to-be, choosing neutral furniture and pops of sage green.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The celebrant doesn’t just burn sage, that go-to aromatic.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Along the way, hikers can stop to investigate tide pools, sit on the rocks and enjoy the view and take in native Mediterranean coastal sage scrub and maritime chaparral plants.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
Incorporate sage green decorating ideas into a monochromatic palette.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
The Turkish oushak rug with its soft lavender, sage green, camel, and dusty blue sets the tone for the room’s color palette.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
The sage green color and midi length lends itself perfectly to the blooming season.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
For this review, Garmin sent the sage gray Lily 2 Classic.
—PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
Noun
This soap comes in its own bowl, lathers luxuriously, and will leave your skin gently scented with sage, sandalwood, cedar, and musk when you’re done.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2024
Foster turned her guest bedroom in her Los Angeles condo into an environmentally-conscious space for her baby-to-be, choosing neutral furniture and pops of sage green.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The celebrant doesn’t just burn sage, that go-to aromatic.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Along the way, hikers can stop to investigate tide pools, sit on the rocks and enjoy the view and take in native Mediterranean coastal sage scrub and maritime chaparral plants.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
Incorporate sage green decorating ideas into a monochromatic palette.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
The Turkish oushak rug with its soft lavender, sage green, camel, and dusty blue sets the tone for the room’s color palette.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
The sage green color and midi length lends itself perfectly to the blooming season.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
For this review, Garmin sent the sage gray Lily 2 Classic.
—PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sage. Accessed 2 May. 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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