Sapionacious

adjective

Displaying an eagerness to engage in intellectual debate or discussion, often with a playful or slightly combative edge. It refers to a spirited love of intellectual sparring, where arguments are pursued with enthusiasm but not necessarily with hostility.

Etymology:

From “sapio-” (wise, relating to wisdom) and “pugnacious” (eager to argue or fight).

Example Sentence:

Her sapionacious nature made her the life of every philosophical discussion, always ready to challenge ideas with sharp wit and deep knowledge.