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- Dictionaryprudently/ˈpruːdntli/
adverb
- 1. in a way that shows care and thought for the future: "we must act prudently to safeguard jobs"
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PRUDENTLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of prudently in English. prudently. adverb. uk / ˈpruː.d ə nt.li / us / ˈpruː.d ə nt.li / Add to word list. in a way that is careful and avoids risks: The company acted prudently and responsibly. They had prudently saved for retirement. See. prudent. Fewer examples.
: characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as. a. : marked by wisdom or judiciousness. prudent advice. b. : shrewd in the management of practical affairs. prudent investors. c. : marked by circumspection : discreet. d. : provident, frugal. prudentlyadverb. Did you know? It Is Prudent to Read Up on This Word History.
showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful: His decision was prudent and timely.
Prudently definition: in a wise, judicious, discreet, or careful manner. See examples of PRUDENTLY used in a sentence.
wise or judicious in practical affairs; discreet or circumspect; sagacious; sober. Synonyms: careful, cautious, sensible. careful in providing for the future; provident: a prudent decision. Synonyms: frugal, thrifty, economical. prudent. / ˈpruːdənt /.
(formal) in a sensible and careful way; in a way that avoids unnecessary risks. They very prudently decided not to take the case to court. opposite imprudently. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
3 days ago · adverb. in a prudent manner. synonyms: providentially. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Prudently." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/prudently. Accessed 12 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™. 2 million people have mastered 404,143,391 new words. Master your first word today! Start Now.
adjective. Someone who is prudent is sensible and careful. It is always prudent to start any exercise programme gradually at first. Being a prudent and cautious person, you realise that the problem must be resolved. prudently adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] I believe it is essential that we act prudently.
1. Careful or wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense: a prudent manager of money. 2. Characterized by or resulting from care or wisdom in practical matters or in planning for the future: a prudent investment.
adjective. /ˈpruːdnt/ (formal) sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks. a prudent businessman. a prudent decision/investment. It might be more prudent to get a second opinion before going ahead. opposite imprudent. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.
