Antonyms for judiciously


Grammar : Adv
Spell : joo-dish-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : dʒuˈdɪʃ əs


Definition of judiciously

Origin :
  • 1590s, "having sound judgment," from Middle French judicieux (16c.), from Latin iudicium "judgment," from iudicem (see judge (v.)). Meaning "careful, prudent" is from c.1600. Related: Judiciously; judiciousness.
  • As in appropriately : adv suitably
  • As in intelligently : adv cleverly
  • As in rationally : adv sensibly
  • As in reasonably : adv in a reasonable manner
  • As in shrewdly : adv astutely
  • As in wisely : adv prudently
Example sentences :
  • Many of these have since been happily discharged or judiciously shelved.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 » by Various
  • "Nay, I would not have that," said Mistress Polly judiciously.
  • Extract from : « The Tory Maid » by Herbert Baird Stimpson
  • This pleased Joseph Little hugely, and he fostered it judiciously.
  • Extract from : « Put Yourself in His Place » by Charles Reade
  • So bold, yet so judiciously you dare, That your least praise is to be regular.
  • Extract from : « The Comedies of William Congreve » by William Congreve
  • The business of his life then was judiciously giving away his money.
  • Extract from : « A Portrait of Old George Town » by Grace Dunlop Ecker
  • I confess, she continued, judiciously, that I rather enjoy your plight.
  • Extract from : « Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 » by Various
  • "Folks does," he opined, judiciously after a profound interval.
  • Extract from : « The Gold Girl » by James B. Hendryx
  • She subdued, judiciously, the joy which had been in her voice.
  • Extract from : « A Sheaf of Corn » by Mary E. Mann
  • "Well and judiciously remarked, Henrietta," replied the king, smiling.
  • Extract from : « Ten Years Later » by Alexandre Dumas, Pere
  • If I had money I could spend it judiciously and without absurdity.
  • Extract from : « Eliza » by Barry Pain

Synonyms for judiciously

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