1
as in intelligent
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
a good teacher who knows how to give judicious criticism as well as praise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
I'll ask for the raise at a time I deem most judicious
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of judicious
The answer: by gaining access to the Quintanilla family’s personal archives and forging judicious thematic threads with the material — much of which has never been made public before.
—
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
The book was, beneath its judicious and even-handed surface, biased against Didion to an outrageous degree, and the book was, behind its admiring posture toward her, violent toward her.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Ensuring judicious deployment of enforcement resources.
—Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
In such cases, judicious marksmanship would be greatly appreciated.
—Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for judicious
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
The book was, beneath its judicious and even-handed surface, biased against Didion to an outrageous degree, and the book was, behind its admiring posture toward her, violent toward her.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Ensuring judicious deployment of enforcement resources.
—Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
In such cases, judicious marksmanship would be greatly appreciated.
—Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for judicious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judicious
Adjective
-
Put differently, intelligent onboarding can enable financial service providers to reach thin-file and difficult-to-identify demographics while reducing dropout rates.—
James Bruni,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
-
What’s more, Asian elephants are highly social, highly intelligent, and endangered, raising intractable ethical obstacles to experimenting on them.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Retirees don’t have as much time to recover their losses, so accumulating precious metals like gold and silver can be a prudent move.—
Marc Guberti,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
-
Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
But just as smartphones and the internet are powerful tools to broaden their horizons, parents and caregivers are right to be cautious about exactly what their teens are posting on the day-to-day.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
-
The market remains cautious about suggesting any change could come soon.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
The Camino is wise; its lessons come slowly, mile by mile, day by day.—
Daniela Diaz,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
-
Even if the snow continuously falls, removing it before more than four inches accumulates is wise, as large amounts of snow are significantly more difficult to remove.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
This exclusive neighborhood, nestled along the coastline of California, is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, discreet luxury, and appeal to high-profile residents.—
Ally Neagen,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
-
If these strategies aren't sufficient, explore internal opportunities or begin a discreet job search.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The idea that tax regimes in certain markets make teams more or less desirable to players was raised more than once.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
-
He isn’t expected to be at training camp with Los Angeles but rather a different team when a desirable trade package is presented.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
My family lay square in the crosshairs of tactical regions at play in Benito Mussolini’s alliance with Adolf Hitler, who sent German soldiers to occupy much of Italy in the opening months of the war.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
-
Blitzer, the chairman of Blackstone’s tactical opportunities group, is the only person Sportico is aware of who has investments in all five major U.S. sports leagues.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Articles Related to judicious
Cite this Entry
“Judicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judicious. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share