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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 manner
Familiarity information: SAPIENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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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