sages

Deeply learned ones

Sages is the plural of sage, meaning wise people—especially those respected for profound judgment and experience: The sages of ancient Greece, seeking counsel from village sages.

Sages also refers to multiple plants of the aromatic herb used in cooking: She grows several sages in her garden.

ancient

Confucius

Ancient Chinese ethical teacher

  • AristotleGreek founder of formal logic
  • PlatoGreek philosopher, academy founder
  • SocratesAncient Athenian questioning philosopher

Laozi · Buddha · Solomon · Homer · Pythagoras · Thales · Seneca · Marcus Aurelius · Mencius · scrolls

herb

basil

Fragrant culinary leaf

parsley · cilantro · dill · mint · chives · tarragon · savory · marjoram · bayleaf · lemongrass

culinary

stuffing

Seasoned mixture for cavities

brown butter · pork · sausage · saltimbocca · ravioli · gnocchi · pasta · roasted · infused · rubbed

Categories
Opposites
wisdom and knowledge

sagesfools

Idiots or deceives

idiots · ignoramuses · dunces · simpletons · morons

judgment and discernment

sagesfools

Idiots or deceives

madmen · crackpots · hotheads · loose cannons · blunderers

experience and expertise

sagesnovices

Inexperienced newcomers

beginners · amateurs · neophytes · greenhorns · tyros

Phrases
Family

sage, presage, sagacity, sagacious, sagely, sagebrush, presages, presaging, sageness

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