The journeymen politicos wagged their heads with Stalinesque deference as the arena around them reverberated with Donald Trump’s sapient remarks. While they quietly derided their “Idiot President” behind closed doors, they stood in awe of his ability to energize the crowd despite the incongruence of his lies, and the carelessness of his deceit.
Adjective
- Possessing or expressing great wisdom or judgement.
Synonyms
sage, sagacious, knowing, wise, discerning
Pronunciations
- /ˈseɪpiənt/
Origin
Middle English, from Middle French sapient, from Latin sapiens.
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Modern Language Association (MLA Style)
“Sapient.” The Effin’ Word, The Effin’ Word, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/sapient. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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The Effin’ Word. (n.d.). Sapient. In The Effin’ Word. Retrieved January 11, 2026, from https://effinwords.com/dictionary/sapient