judicious

ju·di·cious

adj \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

1. judicious use of our resources
2. 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

Related Words: cautious, chary, circumspect, cozy; forehanded, foresighted, foresightful, forethoughtful; discerning, discriminating, sage, sane, sapient, senseful, sensible, wise; canny, provident; astute, perspicacious, sagacious, shrewd

Near Antonyms: careless, heedless, incautious, rash; improvident, shortsighted; foolish, unwise

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Rhymes with JUDICIOUS

ambitious, auspicious, capricious, delicious, factitious, fictitious, flagitious, lubricious, malicious, nutritious, officious, pernicious, propitious, pumiceous, seditious, sericeous, suspicious