Fatuous and Sage
Opposite meaning words
Fatuous
Fatuous adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: the fatuous questions that the audience members asked after the lecture suggested to the oceanographer that they had understood little
Sage
Sage adjective - Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.
Nearby Word: sagely
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