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SAPIENTLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sapiently mean? 

SAPIENTLY (adverb)
  The adverb SAPIENTLY has 1 sense:

1. in a shrewd mannerplay

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


 Dictionary entry details 


SAPIENTLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a shrewd manner

Synonyms:

acutely; astutely; sagaciously; sapiently; shrewdly

Context example:

he was acutely insightful

Pertainym:

sapient (acutely insightful and wise)


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