prudent
Origin of prudent
Synonyms for prudent
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reasonably, rationally, logically, shrewdly, wisely, brilliantly, judiciously, skillfully, prudently, sensibly, fairly, calmly, moderately, warily, delicately, thoroughly, laboriously, gingerly, faithfully, deliberatelyExamples from the Web for prudently
Contemporary Examples of prudently
If only other American presidents had acted so prudently before embarking on military endeavors.
For this apparently new and shiny one-state bauble is in fact a prudently discarded historical relic.
During the Cuban missile crisis of 1963, my father purchased a painting he could not then prudently afford.
But instead of prudently adjusting their behavior, they're being bizarrely short-sighted and irresponsible.
When Joan Fontaine wanted to insult Hedda Hopper, she prudently dulled the sting by making herself a target as well.
Historical Examples of prudently
And so to-night I am going to spend them, not prudently on bread, but prodigally on beer.
Ballads of a BohemianRobert W. Service
I steamed past prudently, then stopped the engines and let her drift down.
Heart of DarknessJoseph Conrad
None of his companions needed to be told how to get prudently away.
Nan of Music MountainFrank H. Spearman
Men she had vanquished; they had given her a sort of ton which she had prudently managed.
TancredBenjamin Disraeli
He no longer drank cautiously, prudently, but imprudently and recklessly.
Uncle Tom's CabinHarriet Beecher Stowe