judiciously
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Definition
Adverb: - In a judicious manner; with good judgment, wisely, or sensibly: Acting or deciding in a way that shows careful thought, sound reasoning, and prudence.
Usage
This adverb describes how an action is performed. It is used to indicate that something is done with careful consideration, wisdom, and good sense. It often modifies verbs related to decision-making, resource use, or action.
Examples
- The manager judiciously allocated the team's budget to ensure all critical projects were funded.
- She judiciously chose her words during the sensitive negotiation to avoid causing offense.
- To maintain a healthy lifestyle, one must judiciously balance work, diet, and exercise.
Advanced Usage
- Used to emphasize prudent restraint: Often implies a careful, measured approach rather than an impulsive one.
- He judiciously avoided commenting on the ongoing legal dispute.
- In formal or critical contexts: Commonly found in analytical, professional, or academic writing to describe wise application.
- The historian judiciously weighed all the available evidence before drawing a conclusion.
Variants and Related Words
- Judicious (adjective): Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
- That was a judicious investment.
- Judiciousness (noun): The quality of being judicious.
- Her judiciousness as a leader is widely respected.
Synonyms
- Wisely: In a wise manner.
- Prudently: In a way that shows care for the future.
- Sensibly: In a reasonable and practical way.
- Discreetly: In a careful and circumspect manner.
Antonyms
- Injudiciously: In an unwise or ill-considered manner.
- Foolishly: In a silly or unwise manner.
- Recklessly: Without thinking about the consequences.
- Imprudently: In a way that does not show care for the future.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(Note: "Judiciously" itself is not typically part of idioms, but it relates to concepts of wise action.) - To use something judiciously: A common collocation meaning to use something wisely and sparingly. - Please use the emergency supplies judiciously, as we do not know how long we will be stranded.
Adverb
- in a judicious manner
- let's use these intelligence tests judiciously