Synonyms

prudently

American

[prood-nt-lee] / ˈprud nt li /

adverb

in a wise, judicious, discreet, or careful manner.

Donors want their charitable gifts to be invested prudently and managed professionally.
For the moment, scientists are prudently refraining from making sweeping assertions, insisting on the need for further research.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of prudently

prudent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Prudently choosing where to start a fire is important, too.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2022

Prudently, Cepi did not attach a timeline to its accelerated paradigm, but the 12- to 18-month estimate already takes it into account.

From The Guardian • Apr. 12, 2020

Prudently, the ex-governor noted that there might be a lot of unintended consequences by going back in time to alter history.

From Washington Post • Nov. 10, 2015

Prudently, the fifth wolf slunk back into its cage, defeated.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2014

Prudently, therefore, controlling his feelings, and commanding himself, he suffered Mr. Mordicai to show him into a parlour to settle his friend's business.

From Tales and Novels — Volume 06 by Edgeworth, Maria

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