judiciously
Americanadverb
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Etymology
Origin of judiciously
Explanation
When you do something judiciously, you use common sense or good judgment. It's important for juries to act judiciously when they're making a decision about a verdict. If you're giving someone bad news, it's best to speak judiciously, carefully considering how your words will be received, and when a teacher chooses one student to be his assistant for the day, he should choose judiciously so the others don't get their feelings hurt. The adverb judiciously comes from the Latin iudicium, "judgment," by way of the Middle French judicieux.
Example Sentences
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Your $400,000 inheritance can be used to supplement your current income and, if managed judiciously — go easy on the gifts — it could last you into your 80s and beyond.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026
If you’re fortunate enough to have a stockpile of miles and points, judiciously book a backup flight in case your trip goes off the rails.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
Renzi uses dozens of scenes from Sheen’s films to illustrate his life story, along with a few judiciously employed re-enactments.
From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025
We are forced to trust the person we put in charge of our security to use their words judiciously.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024
Father judiciously traded these for an extra orang-utan from the Mysore Zoo and a chimpanzee from the Manila Zoo.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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