Synonyms for judicious
- adjective
Most common
All synonyms
Adjective
1. Prudent
prudent, wise, sensible, sagacious formal, circumspect, expedient, reasonable, considerate, discreet, sober, cautious, enlightened, thoughtful, provident, rational, moderate, well-advised, advisable, sage, politic, discerning, sound
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Definitions
- adj. 1
Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.
Example sentences
- wise It was wise of you to take your umbrella with you.
- sensible A sensible person wouldn't speak to you like that.
- prudent You should be prudent in deciding which way to go.
- circumspect I'm merely being a little more circumspect.
- critical I can't understand why you are so critical of him.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| judicious | falling | |
| wise | steady | |
| sensible | steady | |
| prudent | steady | |
| circumspect | rising | |
| critical | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- wise1, sage1
- 5 letters
- sound1, sober2
- 7 letters
- prudent2, politic3
- 8 letters
- critical3, moderate3, rational3, sensible3, cautious2, discreet2
- 9 letters
- advisable4, expedient4, provident3, sagacious
- 10 letters
- reasonable4, thoughtful2, discerning3
- 11 letters
- enlightened3, considerate4, circumspect3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sober2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- judicieux
- Italiano
- giudizioso
- Deutsch
- sinnvoll
- Català
- judiciós