— judiciously , adv. — judiciousness , n.
/jooh dish"euhs/ , adj.
1. using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
2. having, exercising, or characterized by good or discriminating judgment; wise, sensible, or well-advised: a judicious selection of documents.
[ 1590-1600; judici ( um ) judgment (see JUDGE, -IUM) + -OUS; cf. It giudizioso, F judicieux ]
Syn. 1. See practical. 1, 2. See moderate. 2. rational, reasonable, sober, sound, sagacious, enlightened, considered. JUDICIOUS, JUDICIAL both refer to a balanced and wise judgment. JUDICIOUS implies the possession and use of discerning and discriminating judgment: a judicious use of one's time. JUDICIAL has connotations of judgments made in a courtroom and refers to a fair and impartial kind of judgment: cool and judicial in examining the facts.
Ant. 1. imprudent. 2. silly, unreasonable.