- 1. a. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior. Source: opted
- 2. a. Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money. Source: opted
- 3. adj. careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment Source: wordnet
- 4. 1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior. Moses established a grave and prudent law. Milton. 2. Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money. Syn. -- Cautious; wary; circumspect; considerate; discreet; judicious; provident; economical; frugal. Source: webster
- 5. j:100 a. careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment Source: ecdict
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