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wise man vs sage

sage vs wise man

wise man and sage both are nouns.

wise man is not an adjective while sage is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wise man Yes No No No
sage Yes Yes No No
As nouns, sage is a hyponym of wise man; that is, sage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wise man:
  • wise man: a wise and trusted guide and advisor
  • sage: a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
wise man (noun) sage (noun)
a wise and trusted guide and advisor aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
wise man (adjective) sage (adjective)
of the grey-green color of sage leaves
having wisdom that comes with age and experience
Difference between wise man and sage

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