sagaciously

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English sagacious Middle English -ly English -ly English sagaciously From sagacious + -ly.

1. In a sagacious manner, in a way that is clever, shrewd, observant, keen of intellect or discernment, cunning or with ability and aptitude; sagely.

   “Who could forbear smiling, to see my charmer, like a farcical dean and chapter, choose what was before chosen for her; and sagaciously (as they go in form to prayers, that God would direct their choice) pondering upon the different proposals, as if she would make me believe, she has a mind for some other?”

   “But if these suspicions were really his, he sagaciously refrained from verbally expressing them, however his actions might seem to hint them.”