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judiciously

judiciously

7 6.5
In a careful, thoughtful way that makes good choices
  • adverb
  • /dʒuˈdɪʃəsli/
translation icon : juiciosamente
  • She judiciously chose her words to avoid offending anyone during the meeting.
  • used judiciously
  • judiciously applied
  • judiciously selected

How do you use it judiciously and carefully?

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Examples

  • The committee judiciously reviewed each application to ensure fairness in the selection process.

  • In the end, perhaps tolerance is much more valuable and effective when judiciously applied and practiced instead of preached.

    Academic text (1999)
  • So we put those in and then, you know, you have to sort of judiciously taste to see if you have the balance right.

  • How do you use it judiciously and carefully?

  • So it had to be used very judiciously.

  • When used judiciously, it is an essential instrument of U.S. power and foreign policy.

    Academic text (2004)
  • However, the case could be used in an undergraduate class if used judiciously.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The way you actually get out of debt is by judiciously investing in the productive economy.

  • I ask myself and other Indigenous researchers how we can judiciously apply ourselves to contribute to the community.

    Academic text (2010)
  • We recommend, however, that authors use such symbols judiciously when listing raw data.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

carefully
vsjudiciously
978 1.0

In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm

adds an element of wise judgment and discretion, not only careful attention
wisely
vsjudiciously
112 2.3

To act with good sense and careful thought

leans toward cautious care and practical discretion rather than broad wisdom
reasonably
vsjudiciously
72 2.4

In a sensible way that shows good judgment

adds emphasis on careful judgment and discretion beyond mere practical sense
cautiously
vsjudiciously
70 2.3

To do something in a careful way to avoid danger or mistakes

adds a wider sense of wise judgment and discretion beyond simple risk avoidance
responsibly
vsjudiciously
52 3.0

In a careful way that shows others they can trust you to do what is right

focuses more on careful, impartial judgment and discretion than duty alone
thoughtfully
vsjudiciously
43 3.7

In a careful way that shows you pay attention before deciding

focuses more on active judgment and discretion rather than reflective thought alone
sensibly
vsjudiciously
15 3.7

In a way that shows good judgment and practical choices

stresses deliberate care and formal discretion rather than basic practicality
prudently
vsjudiciously
8 5.0

In a careful way to avoid future problems

is more generally about careful discretion and wise balance, not only risk avoidance
scrupulously
vsjudiciously
7 6.9

Act in a very careful and honest way that notices small details

stresses wise judgment and balanced discretion rather than strict moral detail focus
conscientiously
vsjudiciously
5 5.4

To do something carefully because you feel responsible

is centered on prudent judgment and discretion rather than duty driven care
advisedly
vsjudiciously
  • Formal
3 7.4

In a careful way after thinking about what might happen

emphasizes prudent judgment and discretion rather than mere deliberate action
sagely
vsjudiciously
3 6.3

In a wise and thoughtful way

is more about careful judgment and discretion than calm, reflective wisdom
cannily
vsjudiciously
1 7.4

In a clever and careful way to get an advantage

leans more on balanced impartial care and discretion rather than clever gain
sagaciously
vsjudiciously
  • Formal
1 8.9

Acting wisely and carefully to make good decisions

is centered on careful discretion and care rather than sharp shrewdness
circumspectly
vsjudiciously
  • Formal
1 8.3

To act carefully after thinking about possible problems and results

focuses on broader careful judgment and discretion beyond mere caution
prudentially
vsjudiciously
  • Formal
1 7.7

In a careful, sensible way to avoid risk

is the general careful judgment term used across many situations, not just risk
sapiently
vsjudiciously
  • Formal
9.3

In a wise way that shows good judgment

is broader emphasizing careful judgment and discretion rather than deep wisdom
discerningly
vsjudiciously
6.1

In a way that shows good judgment when choosing people or things

focuses more on general careful judgment and prudent choice than fine insight
measuredly
vsjudiciously
6.6

In a careful, slow way without hurry

is broader in urging wise judgment and careful discretion beyond mere slowness

Antonyms

injudiciously
  • Formal
8.4

Acting without good sense or careful thought

How Judicious

wisely
112 2.3
prudently
8 5.0
judiciously
7 6.5
sensibly
15 3.7
reasonably
72 2.4

Surface Forms

judiciously positive
judiciouslier comparative
judiciousliest superlative

Morphology

judiciously = judicious (transparent) = judicious + ly

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'judicious' using '-ly', preserving the sense 'in a judicious manner'.

Etymology

Judiciously comes from the Latin root iudex, meaning 'judge', and the same idea is in the English words judge and judgment. So, to act judiciously is to use good judgment and care, like a careful judge.