judicious Definition
ju·di·cious (-dis̸h′əs)
adjective
having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful
Etymology: Fr judicieux < L judicium, judgment < judex: see judge
judicious Related Forms
judicious Synonyms
judicious
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judicious Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- encouragement: There are bound to be instances where the boundary between improper pressure and judicious encouragement proves to be a fine one.
- mixture: All three parties are offering a judicious mixture of both.
- selection: Much of the same effects can be achieved by judicious selection of photographs.
- combination: Simple verses and tunes in judicious combination can inspire nations and revolutions if the message and mood are right.
- choice: The developers ' judicious choice of boundaries largely avoided a proper discussion of either problem.
- mix: Here you find a judicious mix of British with a modern twist alongside well cooked traditional British dishes.
Modifying Another Word
- very: Work procedures should be very judicious about how much they do.
- so: The default installation causes the Pippin to hang as the Finder tries to start up so judicious use of the Extensions Manager is required.
- not: Both the ' Report ' and the ' Determination ' show that these ' irregular ordinations ' were indeed preciptate and not judicious.
- entirely: This is a very gutsy choice, on the part of the performers and/or the producer; yet it is entirely judicious.
- always: Always fair, always judicious, the volume combines accurate narrative with incisive comments and interpretation.
Used with adjective complement
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