prudently

[ prood-nt-lee ]

/ ˈprud nt li /

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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.

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Origin of prudently

prudent + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM prudently

non·pru·dent·ly, adverbpre·pru·dent·ly, adverbun·pru·dent·ly, adverb

Words nearby prudently

prude, prudence, prudent, prudential, Prudentius, prudently, prudery, Prudhoe Bay, Prud'hon, prudish, pruinose

How to use prudently in a sentence

As they are now ratcheting up, the prudent thing is to protect our staff and visitors.
Smithsonian, National Gallery to close as coronavirus cases spike|Peggy McGlone, Sebastian Smee|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
Properly loaded and hitched trailers driven at prudent speeds do not tend to sway.
Backing up a trailer is really hard, but this $100,000 SUV offers a new solution|Dan Carney|November 19, 2020|Popular-Science
Landing any of them, should the Nationals look to really spend on a hitter, would make it more prudent to keep testing Kieboom, García and even Robles, who took a few steps back in 2020.
What’s missing from the Nationals’ roster? Here’s an early look.|Jesse Dougherty|November 6, 2020|Washington Post
The regulated utility has the burden of proof to show regulators that its proposed costs are reasonable and prudent.
Inside the Utility Company Lobbying Blitz That Will Hike Electric Bills|by Patrick Wilson, Richmond Times-Dispatch|October 9, 2020|ProPublica

Forecasting has value, but prudent people and organizations do not bet everything on having things turn out as expected.
How to plan your life during a pandemic|Amy Nordrum|September 26, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Having genetic testing knowledge will make citizens proceed more prudently in the future.
23andMe and Me: Why Policymakers Should Set the Genetic Testing Company Free|Charles C. Johnson|February 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If only other American presidents had acted so prudently before embarking on military endeavors.
Why Obama Should Be Applauded for Consulting Congress on Syria|Aaron Magid|September 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
For this apparently new and shiny one-state bauble is in fact a prudently discarded historical relic.
Back to the One-State Future?|David Dabscheck|June 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
During the Cuban missile crisis of 1963, my father purchased a painting he could not then prudently afford.
My Eulogy for My Father, Murray Frum|David Frum|May 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But instead of prudently adjusting their behavior, they're being bizarrely short-sighted and irresponsible.
Answering a Murray Defender|David Frum|February 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Justiciars had prudently barricaded the doors, but, when Bruce called for fire, they instantly surrendered.
King Robert the Bruce|A. F. Murison
Aguinaldo had prudently evacuated it two days before with his main army, going in the direction of Calumpit.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
The Scots pressed forward; the English fell back; but Bruce prudently soon recalled his men from the conflict.
King Robert the Bruce|A. F. Murison
Mrs. Haight regarded the radiant young hostess with a malignant stare, prudently veiled by drooping lids.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Adam prudently left his papers in safe keeping at Berwick till he had provided himself with a safe conduct.
King Robert the Bruce|A. F. Murison