B1 — Intermediateadjective
saggio
wise, sensible, judicious
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
assennatoprudenteequilibratoponderatoilluminato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
stoltoscioccoavventatoirriflessivoingenuo
Usage note
'Saggio' implies wisdom from experience or reflection. 'Assennato' means sensible/level-headed (practical wisdom). 'Prudente' focuses on caution. 'Equilibrato' means balanced. 'Illuminato' suggests enlightened wisdom (literary). 'Stolto' (foolish) is a literary antonym.
Example
"La nonna dà sempre consigli saggi basati sulla sua esperienza."
"Grandma always gives wise advice based on her experience."
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