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judicious adjective [ dʒuːˈdɪʃəs ]

• having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.
• "the judicious use of public investment"
Similar: wise, sensible, prudent, politic, shrewd, astute, canny, sagacious, common-sense, commonsensical, sound, well advised, well judged, well thought out, considered, thoughtful, perceptive, discerning, clear-sighted, insightful, far-sighted, percipient, discriminating, informed, intelligent, clever, enlightened, logical, rational, discreet, careful, cautious, circumspect, diplomatic, strategic, expedient, practical, advisable, in one's (best) interests, smart, savvy, pawky, heads-up, long-headed, argute, sapient,
Opposite: injudicious, foolish, ill-advised,
Origin: late 16th century: from French judicieux, from Latin judicium ‘judgement’ (see judicial).


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