sage
SAYJnounMeaning a very wise person, respected for good judgment
Memory hook the SAGE at the top: wise old head. The children climb all the way up the hill to ask old Edwin their hardest question, because his answers are always wise: he is a sage.
The village sage could settle any argument with a few calm words.
In context Young players often sought out the old coach, a sage whose quiet advice had helped three generations of athletes.
Similar wise person, savant, wise elder
Opposite fool
From Old French sage, “wise,” from Latin sapere (to be wise).