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View usage for: (pɒlɪtɪk) 1. adjectiveIf it seems politic to do a particular thing, that seems to be the most sensible thing to do in the circumstances. [formal] Many towns often found it politic to change their allegiance. Synonyms: wise, diplomatic, sensible, discreet More Synonyms of politic 2. See also body politic, politics More Synonyms of politic politic in British English (ˈpɒlɪtɪk) adjective1. artful or shrewd; ingenious a politic manager 2. crafty or unscrupulous; cunning a politic old scoundrel 3. sagacious, wise, or prudent, esp in statesmanship a politic choice 4. an archaic word for political See also body politicDerived forms politicly (ˈpoliticly) adverb Word origin C15: from Old French politique, from Latin polīticus concerning civil administration, from Greek politikos, from politēs citizen, from polis city politic in American English (ˈpɑləˌtɪk) adjective1. political archaic except in body politic 2. having practical wisdom; prudent; shrewd; diplomatic 4. prudently or artfully contrived; expedient, as a plan, action, remark, etc. verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈpoliˌticked or ˈpoliˌticking5. to engage in political campaigning, vote-getting, etc. SIMILAR WORDS: suave Derived forms politicly (ˈpoliˌticly) adverb Word origin ME polytyk < MFr politique < L politicus < Gr politikos, of a citizen < politēs: see police Examples of 'politic' in a sentencepolitic Definition wise or possibly advantageous Many people found it politic to change their allegiance. Additional synonymsDefinition sensible and likely to achieve the desired result It is advisable to book your hotel in advance. Synonyms wise, seemly, sound, suggested, fitting, fit, politic, recommended, appropriate, suitable, sensible, proper, profitable, desirable, apt, prudent, expedient, judiciousDefinition cunning the smiles and artifices of someone subtly artful Synonyms cunning, designing, scheming, sharp, smart, clever, subtle, intriguing, tricky, shrewd, sly, wily, politic, crafty, foxy, deceitfulDefinition quick to notice or understand He made a series of astute business decisions. Synonyms intelligent, politic, bright, sharp, keen, calculating, clever, subtle, penetrating, knowing, shrewd, cunning, discerning, sly, on the ball (informal), canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, insightful, foxy, adroit, sagacious (formal) - polished
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Additional synonymsDefinition shrewd or cautious He was far too canny to risk giving himself away. Synonyms shrewd, knowing, sharp, acute, careful, wise, clever, subtle, cautious, prudent, astute, on the ball (informal), artful, judicious, circumspect, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal), worldly-wiseDefinition skilled in deception That crafty old devil had taken us all for a ride. Synonyms cunning, scheming, sly, devious, knowing, designing, sharp, calculating, subtle, tricky, shrewd, astute, fraudulent, canny, wily, insidious, artful, foxy, deceitful, duplicitous, tricksy, guilefulDefinition clever at deceiving He's a cunning, devious, good-for-nothing so-and-so. Synonyms crafty, knowing, sly, devious, artful, sharp, subtle, tricky, shrewd, astute, canny, wily, Machiavellian, shifty (informal), foxy, guilefulDefinition cunning and scheming the wily cunning of a designing hypocrite Synonyms scheming, plotting, intriguing, crooked (informal), shrewd, conspiring, cunning, sly, astute, treacherous, unscrupulous, devious, wily, crafty, artful, conniving, Machiavellian, deceitfulDefinition tactful in dealing with people She is very direct. I tend to be more diplomatic. Synonyms tactful, politic, sensitive, subtle, delicate, polite, discreet, prudent, adept, considerate, judicious, treating with kid gloves Definition careful to avoid embarrassment when dealing with secret or private matters He followed at a discreet distance. Synonyms tactful, diplomatic, politic, reserved, guarded, careful, sensible, cautious, wary, discerning, prudent, considerate, judicious, circumspect, sagaciousDefinition useful or advantageous in a given situation It might be expedient to keep this information to yourself. Synonyms advantageous, effective, useful, profitable, fit, politic, appropriate, practical, suitable, helpful, proper, convenient, desirable, worthwhile, beneficial, pragmatic, prudent, advisable, utilitarian, judicious, opportune (formal) Definition showing cleverness and originality a truly ingenious invention Synonyms creative, original, brilliant, clever, masterly, bright, subtle, fertile, shrewd, inventive, skilful, crafty, resourceful, adroit, dexterousDefinition having or showing good judgment The President authorizes the judicious use of military force. Synonyms sensible, considered, reasonable, discerning, sound, politic, acute, informed, diplomatic, careful, wise, cautious, rational, sober, discriminating, thoughtful, discreet, sage, enlightened, shrewd, prudent, sane, skilful, astute, expedient, circumspect, well-advised, well-judged, sagacious (formal), sapient (ironic) Definition cleverly deceitful and unscrupulous the Machiavellian and devious way decisions were made Synonyms scheming, cynical, shrewd, cunning, designing, intriguing, sly, astute, unscrupulous, wily, opportunist, crafty, artful, amoral, foxy, deceitful, underhand, double-dealing, perfidious (literary) Additional synonymsDefinition exercising good judgment We believed ours was the prudent and responsible course of action. Synonyms wise, politic, sensible, sage, shrewd, discerning, judicious, sagacious (formal) Definition wise or sensible a wise and sagacious leader Synonyms wise, shrewd, astute, knowing, able, fly (slang), sharp, acute, smart, intelligent, sage, discerning, canny, perceptive, judicious, insightful, far-sighted, clear-sighted, long-headed, sharp-witted, perspicacious (formal) a cold, scheming villain Synonyms calculating, cunning, sly, designing, tricky, slippery, wily, artful, conniving, Machiavellian, foxy, deceitful, underhand, duplicitous Definition having or showing good sense or judgment It might be sensible to get a solicitor. Synonyms wise, practical, prudent, shrewd, well-informed, judicious, well-advised Definition secretive and skilled at deception He is devious, sly and manipulative. Synonyms cunning, scheming, devious, secret, clever, subtle, tricky, covert, astute, wily, insidious, crafty, artful, furtive, conniving, Machiavellian, shifty (informal), foxy, underhand, stealthy, guilefulDefinition using shrewd and indirect methods to achieve an objective He is a subtle character, you know. Synonyms crafty, cunning, sly, designing, scheming, intriguing, shrewd, ingenious, astute, devious, wily, artful, MachiavellianI decided it wouldn't be tactful to order another beer. Synonyms diplomatic, politic, discreet, prudent, understanding, sensitive, polished, careful, subtle, delicate, polite, thoughtful, perceptive, considerate, judicious, treating with kid gloves |