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View usage for: (dʒuːdɪʃəs) adjectiveIf you describe an action or decision as judicious, you approve of it because you think that it shows good judgment and sense. [formal, approval] The President authorizes the judicious use of military force to protect our citizens. Synonyms: sensible, considered, reasonable, discerning More Synonyms of judicious judiciously adverb [ADVERB with verb] Modern fertilisers should be used judiciously. judicious in British English (dʒuːˈdɪʃəs) adjectivehaving or proceeding from good judgment Derived forms judiciously (juˈdiciously) adverb judiciousness (juˈdiciousness) noun judicious in American English (dʒuˈdɪʃəs) adjective having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful Derived forms judiciously (juˈdiciously) adverb judiciousness (juˈdiciousness) noun Word origin Fr judicieux < L judicium, judgment < judex: see judge Examples of 'judicious' in a sentencejudicious In other languagesjudicious British English: judicious ADJECTIVE If you describe an action or decision as judicious, you approve of it because you think that it shows good judgment. The President authorizes the judicious use of military force to protect our citizens. - American English: judicious
- Brazilian Portuguese: judicioso
- Chinese: 明智的
- European Spanish: juicioso
- French: judicieux
- German: klug
- Italian: assennato
- Japanese: 賢明な
- Korean: 현명한
- European Portuguese: judicioso
- Latin American Spanish: juicioso
Definition having or showing good judgment The President authorizes the judicious use of military force. Synonyms considered acute informed discriminating thoughtful enlightened skilful well-advised well-judged sapient (ironic) Opposites thoughtless , indiscreet , tactless , imprudent , injudicious Additional synonymsDefinition 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) Definition cautious in attitude or action One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people. Synonyms cautious, painstaking, scrupulous, fastidious, circumspect, punctilious (formal), chary, heedful, thoughtful, discreetDefinition showing or having caution Mr King clearly has a cautious approach to change. Synonyms careful, guarded, alert, wary, discreet, tentative, prudent, vigilant, watchful, judicious, circumspect, cagey (informal), on your toes, chary, belt-and-braces, keeping a weather eye on, heedful- judgment
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Additional synonymsDefinition cautious and careful not to take risks You should have been more circumspect in your dealings with him. Synonyms cautious, politic, guarded, careful, wary, discriminating, discreet, sage, prudent, canny, attentive, vigilant, watchful, judicious, observant, sagacious (formal), heedfulDefinition 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 having or showing good judgment tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller Synonyms discriminating, knowing, sharp, critical, acute, sensitive, wise, intelligent, subtle, piercing, penetrating, shrewd, ingenious, astute, perceptive, judicious, clear-sighted, percipient, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) 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 wise or possibly advantageous Many people found it politic to change their allegiance. Synonyms wise, diplomatic, sensible, discreet, prudent, advisable, expedient, judicious, tactful, sagacious (formal), in your best interests Definition 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 reasonable or sensible a rational decision Synonyms sensible, sound, wise, reasonable, intelligent, realistic, logical, enlightened, sane, lucid, judicious, sagacious, grounded Definition logical He's a reasonable sort of chap. Synonyms sensible, reasoned, sound, practical, wise, intelligent, rational, logical, sober, credible, plausible, sane, judicious, grounded 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) Additional synonymsDefinition very wise or knowledgeable, esp. as the result of age or experience My parents were always on hand to offer sage advice. Synonyms wise, learned, intelligent, sensible, politic, acute, discerning, prudent, canny, judicious, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal), sapient (ironic) Definition sensible or well-judged a sane and safe energy policy Synonyms sensible, sound, reasonable, balanced, moderate, sober, judicious, level-headed, grounded Definition having great wisdom or sound judgment Synonyms wise, knowing, acute, intelligent, discriminating, sage, shrewd, discerning, canny, judicious, would-be-wise, long-headed, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) Definition intelligent and making good judgments She's a shrewd businesswoman.a shrewd guess Synonyms astute, clever, sharp, knowing, fly (slang), keen, acute, smart, calculated, calculating, intelligent, discriminating, cunning, discerning, sly, canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, far-sighted, far-seeing, long-headed (rare), perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) Definition serious and thoughtful We are now far more sober and realistic. Synonyms serious, practical, realistic, sound, cool, calm, grave, reasonable, steady, composed, rational, solemn, lucid, sedate, staid, level-headed, dispassionate, unruffled, clear-headed, unexcited, grounded Definition showing good judgment or reasoning They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets. Synonyms sensible, wise, reasonable, right, true, responsible, correct, proper, reliable, valid, orthodox, rational, logical, prudent, trustworthy, well-founded, level-headed, right-thinking, well-grounded, grounded Definition possessing or showing wisdom She had made a very wise decision. Synonyms sensible, sound, politic, informed, reasonable, clever, intelligent, rational, logical, shrewd, prudent, judicious, well-advised |