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prudently (프루-던틀리 (강세: 프루))Acting with careful thought and good judgment, especially by avoiding unnecessary risks. Done in a way that shows wisdom and caution.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: Acting with careful thought and good judgment, especially by avoiding unnecessary risks. Done in a way that shows wisdom and caution.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpruːdəntli/

Korean meaning: 신중하게, 조심스럽게

Korean pronunciation: 프루-던틀리 (강세: 프루)

Example Sentences

  • The vampire prudently avoided garlic restaurants when dating humans.
  • He prudently kept his mouth shut during the heated argument between his wife and mother-in-law.
  • The company prudently diversified its investments to minimize risk.

prudently

ADVERB

//ˈpruːdəntli//

Acting with careful thought and good judgment, especially by avoiding unnecessary risks. Done in a way that shows wisdom and caution.

prudently concept
💡 Concept

Acting with careful thought and good judgment, especially by avoiding unnecessary risks. Done in a way that shows wisdom and caution.

prudently rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Speak prudently and eloquently, change follows consequently!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpruːdəntli/

🌳Etymology

Rootprudent
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'prudens' meaning wise or foreseeing, which comes from 'providens' (looking ahead). The root combines 'pro' (forward) and 'videre' (to see), literally meaning 'to see ahead.'

🎵Rhyme

consequentlyfrequentlyrecently

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The vampire prudently avoided garlic restaurants when dating humans.

😄 Fun example

He prudently kept his mouth shut during the heated argument between his wife and mother-in-law.

The company prudently diversified its investments to minimize risk.

She prudently checked the weather forecast before planning her outdoor wedding.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

cautiouslywiselycarefullyjudiciouslysensibly

Antonyms

recklesslycarelessly

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