judicious
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judicious
- /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ UK
- /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ US
Rhymes with -ɪʃəs
Where it comes from
From French judicieux, ultimately derived from Latin iudico. Related to judge, judicial.
adjective more judicious · most judicious
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Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.
Such practices as Theſe, too groſs to lye / Long unobſerv'd by each diſcerning Eye, / The more judicious Iſraelites Unſpell'd, / Though ſtill the Charm the giddy Rabble held, […]
Similar: sagacious, prudent, sensible, wise · Opposite: injudicious, unwise, imprudent, foolish
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adj having or characterized by good judgment or sound thinking
| Español | juicioso, criterioso |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 賢明な kenmei na, 判断力のある handanryoku no aru |
| 中文 | 明智的 míngzhì de, 審慎的 /审慎的 shěnshèn de |
| Português | judicioso |
| Français | judicieux |
| Deutsch | wohlüberlegt, besonnen |
| Русский | рассудительный rassuditelʹnyj |
| العربية | ذِهْنِيّ ḏihniyy |
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title = {judicious},
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