Judicious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Judicious is an adjective meaning Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.
Meaning
Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.
Example Sentences
Such practices as Theſe, too groſs to lye / Long unobſerv'd by each diſcerning Eye, / The more judicious Iſraelites Unſpell'd, / Though ſtill the Charm the giddy Rabble held, […]
One hall called Civil Law Hall or School, flouriſhed about this time (though in its buildings decayed) by the care of the learned and judicious Dr. Will. Warham Principal or Moderator thereof [...]
This project has stripped away modern PVCu and aluminium shop fronts to reveal original or 1930s Art Deco work, with judicious repairs and replacements as necessary, plus stonework repairs and the restoration of traditional London Transport signage.
Synonyms for judicious
Depending on context, synonyms include sagacious, prudent, sensible, wise, advisable, responsible.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wise, prudent, sensible, advisable, responsible, prudential.
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