English words for 'The wisdom of a sage.'
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noun
noun
- wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound
- the quality of being physically deep
- the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas
- intellectual depth, penetrating knowledge, keen insight, etc.
- Deep intellect or insight.
- (now uncommon) A great depth; a deep place.
- The state of being profound; magnitude, gravity, or intensity.
noun
- A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
- (computing theory) A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.
- A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
- A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
- A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
- One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
- A fortune-teller.
- (Jewish antiquity) The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
- A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
- (cryptocurrencies) A third-party service that provides smart contracts with information from the outside world.
- a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
- an authoritative person who divines the future
- a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
adj
noun
- a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
- any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
- Any plant in the genus Salvia.
- The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.
- Any of a number of plants such as sagebrush considered to be similar to Salvia officinalis, mostly because they are small shrubs and have gray foliage or are aromatic.
- A very wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
intj
verb
noun
- wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
- an act that sets in motion some course of events
- a formal entry into an organization or position or office
- the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
- (chemistry) The first step of transcription or of transduction.
- The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
- The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.
verb
adj
- having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
- (colloquial) Aware, informed (to something).
- Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
- (colloquial, ironic, sarcastic) Disrespectful.
- marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
- improperly forward or bold
- evidencing the possession of inside information
noun
noun
adj
- (formal, dated except poetic) Possessing discernment and wisdom; learned, wise.
- acutely insightful and wise
- (chiefly science fiction) Of a lifeform or species: possessing intelligence or a high degree of self-awareness.
- (rare) Followed by of: aware or knowledgeable of.
- (derogatory, chiefly ironic) Attempting to appear discerning or wise.
- (anthropology) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Homo sapiens (modern human beings).
verb
noun
- (derogatory) A fraudster or conman relying on a projected air of confidence in an obscure field.
- (India) Any general teacher (as a term of respect).
- (sometimes humorous) An influential advisor or mentor.
- In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya.
- a recognized leader in some field or of some movement
- a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
noun
- (countable, rare) Wisdom and knowledge.
- (countable) A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.
- (uncountable, historical) The school of the sophists in antiquity; their beliefs and method of teaching philosophy and rhetoric.
- (uncountable) Sophistic, fallacious reasoning or argumentation.
- (countable) An intentional fallacy.
- a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
noun
adj
noun
verb
noun
- The ability to make wise judgements; sagacity.
- The condition of understanding.
- The ability to perceive differences that exist.
- The ability to distinguish between things.
- Aesthetic discrimination; taste, appreciation.
- Discretion in judging objectively.
- Perceptiveness.
- The act of distinguishing between things.
- The ability to distinguish; judgement.
- perception of that which is obscure
- the cognitive condition of someone who understands
- the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
- delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
- the trait of judging wisely and objectively
noun
noun
name
- An electoral division in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
- A minor city in Dickinson County and Saline County, Kansas, United States.
- (countable) A male given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], feminine equivalent Salome.
- (countable) A surname from Hebrew.
- An unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States.
- (biblical) In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.
noun
noun
- A source of enlightenment or guidance.
- A stick of wood or plant fibres twisted together, with one end soaked in a flammable substance such as resin or tallow and set on fire, which is held in the hand, put into a wall bracket, or stuck into the ground, and used chiefly as a light source.
- A spike (“kind of inflorescence”) made up of spikelets.
- A flower which is red or red-orange in colour like a flame.
- (US, slang) An arsonist.
- (chiefly in the plural) The common mullein, great mullein, or torchwort (Verbascum thapsus).
- (chiefly Canada, US) Ellipsis of blowtorch (“a tool which projects a controlled stream of a highly flammable gas over a spark in order to produce a controlled flame”).
- (by extension) A similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material; specifically, a pole with a lamp at one end.
- In carry, hand on, pass on, take up the torch: a precious cause, principle, tradition, etc., which needs to be protected and transmitted to others.
- (science fiction) Ellipsis of torch drive (“a spacecraft engine which produces thrust by nuclear fusion”).
- (by extension, Commonwealth) Ellipsis of electric torch: synonym of flashlight (“a battery-powered hand-held light source”).
- a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame
- tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches
- a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
- a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
verb
- (figurative) To make damaging claims about (someone or something); to ruin the reputation of (someone or something); to disparage, to insult.
- (informal, originally US) To intentionally destroy (something) by setting it on fire, especially when committing arson in furtherance of some other criminal act (e.g. insurance fraud or the destruction of evidence).
- To illuminate or provide (a place) with torches (noun etymology 1 sense 1).
- (science fiction) To travel in a spacecraft propelled by a torch drive (“an engine which produces thrust by nuclear fusion”).
- Of a fire: to burn.
- (US, fishing) To catch fish or other aquatic animals by torchlight; to go torch-fishing.
- (UK, dialectal, figurative) To (appear to) flare up like a torch.
- burn maliciously, as by arson
adj
- Knowing, shrewd, astute.
- Frugal, thrifty.
- (proscribed) Natural, normal.
- (Scotland, Northumbria) Friendly, pleasant, fair, agreeable; (sometimes) funny.
- Careful, prudent, cautious.
- (especially of sound) Sounding as if it is coming through a tin can.
- (Scotland, Northumbria) Gentle, quiet, steady.
- showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
adv
noun
- the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
- accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
- ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
- the quality of being prudent and sensible
- (rare) A group of owls.
- The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
- (uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
- (theology) The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.
- The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
- (countable, colloquial) Ellipsis of wisdom tooth.
- (rare) A group of wombats.
- (countable) A piece of wise advice.
- The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
noun
noun
- wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound
- the quality of being physically deep
- the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas
- intellectual depth, penetrating knowledge, keen insight, etc.
- Deep intellect or insight.
- (now uncommon) A great depth; a deep place.
- The state of being profound; magnitude, gravity, or intensity.
noun
- A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
- (computing theory) A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.
- A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
- A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
- A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
- One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
- A fortune-teller.
- (Jewish antiquity) The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
- A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
- (cryptocurrencies) A third-party service that provides smart contracts with information from the outside world.
- a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
- an authoritative person who divines the future
- a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
noun
- wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
- an act that sets in motion some course of events
- a formal entry into an organization or position or office
- the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
- (chemistry) The first step of transcription or of transduction.
- The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
- The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.
adj
noun
- a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
- any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
- Any plant in the genus Salvia.
- The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.
- Any of a number of plants such as sagebrush considered to be similar to Salvia officinalis, mostly because they are small shrubs and have gray foliage or are aromatic.
- A very wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
intj
verb
noun
adj
- (formal, dated except poetic) Possessing discernment and wisdom; learned, wise.
- acutely insightful and wise
- (chiefly science fiction) Of a lifeform or species: possessing intelligence or a high degree of self-awareness.
- (rare) Followed by of: aware or knowledgeable of.
- (derogatory, chiefly ironic) Attempting to appear discerning or wise.
- (anthropology) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Homo sapiens (modern human beings).
noun
- (countable, rare) Wisdom and knowledge.
- (countable) A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.
- (uncountable, historical) The school of the sophists in antiquity; their beliefs and method of teaching philosophy and rhetoric.
- (uncountable) Sophistic, fallacious reasoning or argumentation.
- (countable) An intentional fallacy.
- a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
noun
noun
- The ability to make wise judgements; sagacity.
- The condition of understanding.
- The ability to perceive differences that exist.
- The ability to distinguish between things.
- Aesthetic discrimination; taste, appreciation.
- Discretion in judging objectively.
- Perceptiveness.
- The act of distinguishing between things.
- The ability to distinguish; judgement.
- perception of that which is obscure
- the cognitive condition of someone who understands
- the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
- delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
- the trait of judging wisely and objectively
noun
noun
name
- An electoral division in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
- A minor city in Dickinson County and Saline County, Kansas, United States.
- (countable) A male given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], feminine equivalent Salome.
- (countable) A surname from Hebrew.
- An unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States.
- (biblical) In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.
noun
noun
- A source of enlightenment or guidance.
- A stick of wood or plant fibres twisted together, with one end soaked in a flammable substance such as resin or tallow and set on fire, which is held in the hand, put into a wall bracket, or stuck into the ground, and used chiefly as a light source.
- A spike (“kind of inflorescence”) made up of spikelets.
- A flower which is red or red-orange in colour like a flame.
- (US, slang) An arsonist.
- (chiefly in the plural) The common mullein, great mullein, or torchwort (Verbascum thapsus).
- (chiefly Canada, US) Ellipsis of blowtorch (“a tool which projects a controlled stream of a highly flammable gas over a spark in order to produce a controlled flame”).
- (by extension) A similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material; specifically, a pole with a lamp at one end.
- In carry, hand on, pass on, take up the torch: a precious cause, principle, tradition, etc., which needs to be protected and transmitted to others.
- (science fiction) Ellipsis of torch drive (“a spacecraft engine which produces thrust by nuclear fusion”).
- (by extension, Commonwealth) Ellipsis of electric torch: synonym of flashlight (“a battery-powered hand-held light source”).
- a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame
- tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches
- a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
- a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
verb
- (figurative) To make damaging claims about (someone or something); to ruin the reputation of (someone or something); to disparage, to insult.
- (informal, originally US) To intentionally destroy (something) by setting it on fire, especially when committing arson in furtherance of some other criminal act (e.g. insurance fraud or the destruction of evidence).
- To illuminate or provide (a place) with torches (noun etymology 1 sense 1).
- (science fiction) To travel in a spacecraft propelled by a torch drive (“an engine which produces thrust by nuclear fusion”).
- Of a fire: to burn.
- (US, fishing) To catch fish or other aquatic animals by torchlight; to go torch-fishing.
- (UK, dialectal, figurative) To (appear to) flare up like a torch.
- burn maliciously, as by arson
noun
- the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
- accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
- ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
- the quality of being prudent and sensible
- (rare) A group of owls.
- The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
- (uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
- (theology) The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.
- The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
- (countable, colloquial) Ellipsis of wisdom tooth.
- (rare) A group of wombats.
- (countable) A piece of wise advice.
- The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
verb
adj
- having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
- (colloquial) Aware, informed (to something).
- Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
- (colloquial, ironic, sarcastic) Disrespectful.
- marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
- improperly forward or bold
- evidencing the possession of inside information
noun
verb
noun
- (derogatory) A fraudster or conman relying on a projected air of confidence in an obscure field.
- (India) Any general teacher (as a term of respect).
- (sometimes humorous) An influential advisor or mentor.
- In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya.
- a recognized leader in some field or of some movement
- a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
adj
noun
- a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
- any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
- Any plant in the genus Salvia.
- The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.
- Any of a number of plants such as sagebrush considered to be similar to Salvia officinalis, mostly because they are small shrubs and have gray foliage or are aromatic.
- A very wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
intj
verb
adj
noun
verb
noun
adj
- (formal, dated except poetic) Possessing discernment and wisdom; learned, wise.
- acutely insightful and wise
- (chiefly science fiction) Of a lifeform or species: possessing intelligence or a high degree of self-awareness.
- (rare) Followed by of: aware or knowledgeable of.
- (derogatory, chiefly ironic) Attempting to appear discerning or wise.
- (anthropology) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Homo sapiens (modern human beings).
verb
adj
- having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
- (colloquial) Aware, informed (to something).
- Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
- (colloquial, ironic, sarcastic) Disrespectful.
- marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
- improperly forward or bold
- evidencing the possession of inside information
noun
adj
- Knowing, shrewd, astute.
- Frugal, thrifty.
- (proscribed) Natural, normal.
- (Scotland, Northumbria) Friendly, pleasant, fair, agreeable; (sometimes) funny.
- Careful, prudent, cautious.
- (especially of sound) Sounding as if it is coming through a tin can.
- (Scotland, Northumbria) Gentle, quiet, steady.
- showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others