judicious
ju·di·cious
adjective \jü-ˈdi-shəs\Definition of JUDICIOUS
: having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment : discreet
— ju·di·cious·ly adverb
— ju·di·cious·ness noun
Examples of JUDICIOUS
- judicious use of our resources
- Judicious planning now can prevent problems later.
First Known Use of JUDICIOUS
1591
Related to JUDICIOUS
- Synonyms
- intelligent, judgmatic (or judgmatical), discreet, prudent
- Antonyms
- imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious
See Synonym Discussion at wise
Rhymes with JUDICIOUS
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