prudently

[ prood-nt-lee ]

adverb

1. in a wise, judicious, discreet, or careful manner:

   Donors want their charitable gifts to be invested prudently and managed professionally.

   For the moment, scientists are prudently refraining from making sweeping assertions, insisting on the need for further research.

Other Words From

• non·pru·dent·ly adverb
• pre·pru·dent·ly adverb
• un·pru·dent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of prudently¹

prudent ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“Besides the intensifying U.S.-China rivalry and policy divergence across major jurisdictions, subdued revenue growth and rising costs also underline the need for companies to manage expenses prudently.”

From Seattle Times

“Finding balance will be critical to ensure that we can continue to make our government work efficiently and prudently.”

From Los Angeles Times

Cicero prudently observed that "elderly silliness … is characteristic of irresponsible old men, but not of all old men."

From Science Daily

However, the fiduciary responsibility to prudently handle the money remains with the employer.

From New York Times

It also found that the defendants had acted “very prudently” and sought advice on export permits.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• anxiously
• attentively
• conscientiously
• correctly
• deliberately
• delicately
• discreetly
• faithfully
• fully
• gingerly
• laboriously
• meticulously
• precisely
• rigorously
• scrupulously
• thoroughly
• thoughtfully
• warily