judicious

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

Etymology

From French judicieux, ultimately derived from Latin iudico. Related to judge, judicial.

In classic literature

Synonyms

wise, heady

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