politic
adjective
[ ˈpɒlɪtɪk ]
• (of an action) seeming sensible and judicious in the circumstances.
• "I did not think it politic to express my reservations"
Similar:
wise,
prudent,
sensible,
judicious,
canny,
well judged,
sagacious,
expedient,
shrewd,
astute,
discreet,
tactful,
diplomatic,
recommended,
advantageous,
beneficial,
profitable,
gainful,
desirable,
advisable,
appropriate,
suitable,
fitting,
apt,
timely,
opportune,
propitious,
provident,
politic
verb
• engage in political activity.
• "agencies who politic and posture for no other reason than to promote themselves"
Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French politique ‘political’, via Latin from Greek politikos, from politēs ‘citizen’, from polis ‘city’.
