Word meaning
judicious
adjective · joo-DISH-us
What does judicious mean?
Judicious means having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Judicious in a sentence
“A judicious use of color makes the design pop.”
Synonyms for judicious
- wise
- prudent
- sensible
How to remember judicious
- Say it out loud a few times: joo-DISH-us.
- Write one sentence of your own using judicious, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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- cryptic — having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
- facetious — treating serious issues with inappropriate humor.