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1
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
- a good teacher who knows how to give judicious criticism as well as praise
Synonyms for judicious
- discreet,
- intelligent,
- judgmatic
- (or judgmatical),
- prudent
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2
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
- I'll ask for the raise at a time I deem most judicious
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The first known use of judicious was in 1591
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