JUDICIOUS

judicious, wise, heady

(adjective) marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters; “judicious use of one’s money”; “a wise decision”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

judicious (comparative more judicious, superlative most judicious)

Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.

Synonyms

• (having good judgement): sagacious

Source: Wiktionary


Ju*di"cious, a. Etym: [F. judicieux, fr. L. judicium judgment. See Judicial.]

Definition: Of or relating to a court; judicial. [Obs.] His last offenses to us Shall have judicious hearing. Shak.

2. Directed or governed by sound judgment; having sound judgment; wise; prudent; sagacious; discreet. He is noble, wise, judicious, and best knows The fits o' the season. Shak.

Syn.

– Prudent; discreet; rational; wise; skillful; discerning; sagacious; well-advised.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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