judiciously

[joo-dish-uhs-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that shows good judgment or discernment; wisely or prudently.

   Food labels are required for a reason, and I use them judiciously to avoid chemicals and ingredients I don't want in my body.

Other Word Forms

• overjudiciously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of judiciously¹

judicious ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The sense of space is expansive and light pours from above through judiciously placed channels.

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Issue by issue, Newsom has toggled between embracing his brand as a fighter for his party and more judiciously stepping back from the role of Trump antagonist.

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Liberal Democrat Treasury spokeswoman Daisy Cooper urged ministers to use the "unprecedented legislation judiciously".

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The kind of ingredient that, when used judiciously, makes everything around it taste more like itself.

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The score sustains single notes like a dirge as Leigh judiciously chooses which noises he’ll let barge into Pansy’s sterile life.

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