Judicious: meaning, definitions and examples

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judicious

[ dʒuːˈdɪʃəs ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 judicioso

🇮🇳 विवेकपूर्ण (vivekpoorn)

🇩🇪 vernünftig

🇮🇩 bijaksana

🇺🇦 розсудливий

🇵🇱 rozsądny

🇯🇵 賢明な (kenmeina)

🇫🇷 judicieux

🇪🇸 juicioso

🇹🇷 makul

🇰🇷 현명한 (hyeonmyeonghan)

🇸🇦 حكيم (hakeem)

🇨🇿 rozumný

🇸🇰 rozumný

🇨🇳 明智的 (míngzhì de)

🇸🇮 preudaren

🇮🇸 vitur

🇰🇿 ақылды (aқyldy)

🇬🇪 გონიერი (gonieri)

🇦🇿 ağıllı

🇲🇽 juicioso

Word origin

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.