Prudent, sagacious, cunning, skilled; ? also, rarely, staid. Frequently coupled with wise. Obsolete exc. archaic.

Having or exercising sound judgement or discernment; capable of judging truly concerning what is right or fitting, and disposed to act accordingly…

Of a person: that has given careful thought to something; disposed or inclined to consider matters carefully; judicious, deliberate; prudent…

Having wisdom. Of human beings: Having good judgement or discernment; wise, sagacious, discreet, prudent, sensible. Obsolete.

Of a person: acting with or showing forethought; having or exercising sound judgement in practical or financial affairs; circumspect, discreet…

Disposed to think about or consider matters; prudent; reflective. Also: characterized by reflection; manifesting thought.

const. to (with noun or infinitive), unto. archaic.

Careful, heedful, or fully aware of or that.

Able to plan or act wisely.

Knowing, wise; judicious, prudent; wary, cautious.

Of action, thought, writing, etc.: proceeding from or showing sound judgement; done with or marked by discretion, wisdom, or good sense.

Having a mind of a serious nature, tendency, or disposition; solemn, studious, grave, earnest, thoughtful. Also (and in earliest use) as n. (with the…

Studious of ‘expediency’.

= far-sighted, adj. 1.