judicious

adjective

ju·di·cious jü-ˈdi-shəs How to pronounce judicious (audio)

: having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment

judicious investments

a judicious decision

judiciously adverb

judiciousness noun

Example Sentences

judicious use of our resources Judicious planning now can prevent problems later.

Recent Examples on the Web Be very, very incredibly judicious and wait as absolutely long as possible to add anything.

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 As a result, advisers — particularly those in the luxury sector — have had to be more judicious with their client lists.

Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Janeway said that the clinic is very judicious about referring cases to the process.

Kate Morrissey, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2022 Through judicious science-forward reporting our team aims to become California's go-to destination for weather coverage.

Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Aug. 2022 With judicious pruning, it can be kept to about five feet tall.

Marty Ross, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2022 Stasevska impressively soldiered on and led an unusually judicious virtual Proms.

Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2022 Kevin Stefanski, who’s judicious in his praise, gushed about Bell after the draft.

cleveland, 6 Aug. 2022 Her compositions are judicious fusions of classical, jazz, South American folk and world music.

oregonlive, 10 July 2022 See More

judicious

adjective

as in intelligent

having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech a good teacher who knows how to give judicious criticism as well as praise

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

injudicious
imprudent
careless
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rash
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unwise
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as in prudent

suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances I'll ask for the raise at a time I deem most judicious

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

injudicious
unwise
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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of judicious are prudent, sage, sane, sapient, sensible, and wise. While all these words mean "having or showing sound judgment," judicious stresses a capacity for reaching wise decisions or just conclusions.

judicious parents using kindness and discipline in equal measure

While the synonyms prudent and judicious are close in meaning, prudent suggests the exercise of restraint guided by sound practical wisdom and discretion.

a prudent decision to wait out the storm

The words sage and judicious can be used in similar contexts, but sage suggests wide experience, great learning, and wisdom.

the sage advice of my father

While in some cases nearly identical to judicious, sane stresses mental soundness, rationality, and levelheadedness.

remained sane even in times of crises

In some situations, the words sapient and judicious are roughly equivalent. However, sapient suggests great sagacity and discernment.

the sapient musings of an old philosopher

The words sensible and judicious are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sensible applies to action guided and restrained by good sense and rationality.

a sensible woman who was not fooled by flattery

Although the words wise and judicious have much in common, wise suggests great understanding of people and of situations and unusual discernment and judgment in dealing with them.

wise beyond his tender years

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释义	judicious adjective ju·di·cious jü-ˈdi-shəs : having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment judicious investments a judicious decision judiciously adverb judiciousness noun Synonyms discreet intelligent judgmatic judgmatical prudent See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences judicious use of our resources Judicious planning now can prevent problems later. Recent Examples on the Web Be very, very incredibly judicious and wait as absolutely long as possible to add anything. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 As a result, advisers — particularly those in the luxury sector — have had to be more judicious with their client lists. Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Janeway said that the clinic is very judicious about referring cases to the process. Kate Morrissey, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2022 Through judicious science-forward reporting our team aims to become California's go-to destination for weather coverage. Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Aug. 2022 With judicious pruning, it can be kept to about five feet tall. Marty Ross, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2022 Stasevska impressively soldiered on and led an unusually judicious virtual Proms. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2022 Kevin Stefanski, who’s judicious in his praise, gushed about Bell after the draft. cleveland, 6 Aug. 2022 Her compositions are judicious fusions of classical, jazz, South American folk and world music. oregonlive, 10 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1591, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition judicious adjective ju·di·cious jü-ˈdi-shəs : having, using, or showing good judgment : wise The community deserves praise for its judicious use of water. judicious adjective 1 as in intelligent having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech a good teacher who knows how to give judicious criticism as well as praise Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance intelligent prudent cautious discreet sensible circumspect judgmatical wise chary judgmatic foresighted sage astute sagacious canny sane discriminating discerning forehanded perspicacious foresightful shrewd senseful provident sapient cozy forethoughtful Antonyms & Near Antonyms injudicious imprudent careless indiscreet rash heedless incautious improvident unwise foolish shortsighted See More 2 as in prudent suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances I'll ask for the raise at a time I deem most judicious Synonyms & Similar Words prudent wise desirable tactical expedient advisable politic possible beneficial practical advantageous profitable useful practicable feasible utilitarian seasonable opportune opportunistic timely self-seeking Antonyms & Near Antonyms injudicious unwise imprudent inadvisable impractical inexpedient unprofitable untimely impolitic unfeasible profitless inopportune unseasonable See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of judicious are prudent, sage, sane, sapient, sensible, and wise. While all these words mean "having or showing sound judgment," judicious stresses a capacity for reaching wise decisions or just conclusions. judicious parents using kindness and discipline in equal measure While the synonyms prudent and judicious are close in meaning, prudent suggests the exercise of restraint guided by sound practical wisdom and discretion. a prudent decision to wait out the storm The words sage and judicious can be used in similar contexts, but sage suggests wide experience, great learning, and wisdom. the sage advice of my father While in some cases nearly identical to judicious, sane stresses mental soundness, rationality, and levelheadedness. remained sane even in times of crises In some situations, the words sapient and judicious are roughly equivalent. However, sapient suggests great sagacity and discernment. the sapient musings of an old philosopher The words sensible and judicious are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sensible applies to action guided and restrained by good sense and rationality. a sensible woman who was not fooled by flattery Although the words wise and judicious have much in common, wise suggests great understanding of people and of situations and unusual discernment and judgment in dealing with them. wise beyond his tender years
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judicious

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