Having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgement.

Of a person, or a person's character, faculties, etc.: having or exercising sound judgement; (in later use) esp. (a) wise in intellectual…

Having, showing, or characterized by discernment; perspicacious; discriminating; having or demonstrating good judgement or refined taste. Cf. discern…

Of sober or solid judgement; well-grounded in principles or knowledge; thoroughly versed and reliable.

Of persons. Sober-minded, of reliable judgement, in practical matters; steady, sedate, staid.

Of a person: disposed or inclined to consider matters carefully; judicious. Obsolete.

Of judgement, opinion, etc.: Considered, balanced. †Of a person: Having a balanced and steady judgement. Cf. well-weighed, adj.

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

Engaged for work on favourable terms; well-paid; (also) judiciously or wisely engaged.

Well arranged or disposed; stable in character by due proportion of parts.

That perceives or makes distinctions with accuracy; possessing or characterized by discernment. Cf. discriminate, v. 2a.

Chiefly in predicative use. Mature in attitude, outlook, behaviour, etc.; emotionally and mentally grown-up.