Judicious: meaning, definitions and examples

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judicious

 

[ dส’uหหˆdษชสƒษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in decision-making

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

Synonyms

prudent, reasonable, sensible, wise

Examples of usage

  • He always gives judicious advice in difficult situations.
  • She made a judicious choice in investing her money wisely.
  • The judicious use of resources helped the company grow.
Context #2 | Adjective

in speech or actions

Marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters.

Synonyms

discerning, prudent, sensible, wise

Examples of usage

  • He made a judicious remark during the meeting.
  • Her judicious handling of the crisis averted a disaster.

Translations

Translations of the word "judicious" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น judicioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคตเฅ‡เค•เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฃ (vivekpoorn)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vernรผnftig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bijaksana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทััƒะดะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozsฤ…dny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณขๆ˜Žใช (kenmeina)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท judicieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ juicioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท makul

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜„๋ช…ํ•œ (hyeonmyeonghan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูƒูŠู… (hakeem)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozumnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozumnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Žๆ™บ็š„ (mรญngzhรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preudaren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vitur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดั‹ (aา›yldy)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜ (gonieri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸฤฑllฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ juicioso

Etymology

The word "judicious" originated from the Latin word "judiciosus", which means "judgment" or "discernment". It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. The concept of being judicious has been valued throughout history as a quality that leads to wise decision-making and discerning actions.

See also: adjudge, adjudicate, injudicious, judgable, judgeable, judgement, judges, judging, judgment, judgmental, judgmentally, judicial, judiciary, judiciously, judiciousness, misjudge, misjudgment, prejudge, prejudgment.

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Position #9,839 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.