judicious

pronunciation

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Adjective:

characterized by good judgment or sound thinking
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
proceeding from good sense or judgment

Word Origin

judicious (adj.): 1590s, "having sound judgment," from Middle French judicieux (16c.), from Latin iudicium "judgment," from iudicem (see judge (v.)). Meaning "careful, prudent" is from c. 1600. Related: Judiciously; judiciousness.

Synonym

adj.

perspicacious astute keen aware knowing knowledgeable smart shrewd bright versed acute sharp ingenious intelligent

adj.

cautious discriminating sound judicial sapient discreet sage discerning long-headed well-advised prudent careful wary rational well-considered sagacious mindful wise thoughtful politic expedient well-judged reasonable provident sensible

Antonym

adj.

asinine injudicious

Example

1. Judicious government intervention also has its benefits .

2. Judicious distancing , however , is not going to be enough for mr cameron .

3. Western leaders currently sound judicious when they forswear putting any troops on the ground , even as peacekeepers .

4. Judicious chinese selection among these alternatives could promote several basic international monetary objectives as well as preserve china 's national capital for future financial and developmental purposes .

5. With judicious use of a fictional narrative he then draws the story forward , bringing in some startling new evidence for how hiv was able to spread so widely .

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