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SAGELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sagely mean? 

SAGELY (adverb)
  The adverb SAGELY has 1 sense:

1. in a wise mannerplay

  Familiarity information: SAGELY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SAGELY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a wise manner

Synonyms:

sagely; wisely

Context example:

she acted wisely when she invited her parents

Pertainym:

sage (having wisdom that comes with age and experience)


 Context examples 


“Quite true; I had not thought of it,” I replied, wagging my head sagely.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

I answered “Not at all!” and Traddles answered “Not at all!” and I found myself afterwards sagely adding, alone, that a person must either live or die.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

He nodded sagely.

(The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald)



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