prudently

[ prood-nt-lee ]
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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.

Origin of prudently

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Other words from prudently

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

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