judiciously

[ joo-dish-uhs-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that shows good judgment or discernment; wisely or prudently:

   Food labels are required for a reason, and I use them judiciously to avoid chemicals and ingredients I don't want in my body.

Other Words From

• o·ver·ju·di·cious·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of judiciously¹

judicious ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Sometimes there is drama, and often there is sentiment, and even, at judiciously spaced intervals, a little bit of heartbreak.

From Los Angeles Times

We are forced to trust the person we put in charge of our security to use their words judiciously.

From Los Angeles Times

And while you're studying that reality—judiciously, as you will—we'll act again, creating other new realities, which you can study too, and that's how things will sort out.

From Salon

They were even judiciously kept apart when they spoke to the media after the semi-finals, from which the Norwegian qualified just ahead of his Scottish rival.

From BBC

The same month, BBC director general Tim Davie told MPs some tweets by BBC Arabic staff were "unacceptable", and maintained that the broadcaster was "acting fairly and judiciously".

From BBC

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