Judiciously: meaning, definitions and examples

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judiciously

 

[ dʒuːˈdɪʃəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in decision making

With good judgment or sense; wisely.

Synonyms

prudently, sensibly, thoughtfully, wisely.

Examples of usage

  • He judiciously invested his money in the stock market.
  • She judiciously considered all options before making a decision.
Context #2 | Adverb

in speech or action

In a careful and thoughtful manner; showing good judgment.

Synonyms

carefully, cautiously, prudently, thoughtfully.

Examples of usage

  • She judiciously chose her words during the interview.
  • He judiciously handled the delicate situation with diplomacy.

Translations

Translations of the word "judiciously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 judiciosamente

🇮🇳 विवेकपूर्ण ढंग से

🇩🇪 umsichtig

🇮🇩 dengan bijaksana

🇺🇦 розсудливо

🇵🇱 rozważnie

🇯🇵 賢明に

🇫🇷 judicieusement

🇪🇸 juiciosamente

🇹🇷 akıllıca

🇰🇷 신중하게

🇸🇦 بحكمة

🇨🇿 rozumně

🇸🇰 rozumne

🇨🇳 明智地

🇸🇮 premišljeno

🇮🇸 skynsamlega

🇰🇿 ақылмен

🇬🇪 გონივრულად

🇦🇿 ağıllı şəkildə

🇲🇽 juiciosamente

Etymology

The word 'judiciously' is derived from the Middle English word 'judicious', which comes from the Old French word 'judicieux', ultimately from the Latin word 'iūdicium' meaning 'judgment'. The concept of being judicious has been valued throughout history, with various philosophers and thinkers emphasizing the importance of making wise and sensible decisions.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,452, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.