dictionary definitions for "judicious"


From WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003) [wn]:

  judicious
      adj 1: characterized by good judgment or sound thinking; "judicious
             journalism"
      2: marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in
         practical matters; "judicious use of one's money"; "a
         sensible manager"; "a wise decision" [syn: sensible,
         wise]
      3: proceeding from good sense or judgment; "a sensible choice"
         [syn: sensible]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Judicious \Ju*di"cious\, a. [F. judicieux, fr. L. judicium
     judgment. See Judicial.]
     Of or relating to a court; judicial. [Obs.]
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           His last offenses to us
           Shall have judicious hearing.            --Shak.
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     2. Directed or governed by sound judgment; having sound
        judgment; wise; prudent; sagacious; discreet.
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              He is noble, wise, judicious, and best knows
              The fits o' the season.               --Shak.
  
     Syn: Prudent; discreet; rational; wise; skillful; discerning;
          sagacious; well-advised.
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