prudently

Everyday

1. In a careful, sensible way that avoids risk. tree →
2. (money) Carefully with money, saving instead of wasting. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and ethics: a wise character acts prudently. In money talk adults «spend prudently» or «invest prudently». Prudence was one of the old virtues taught in church and ethics. Phrases: «act prudently», «spend prudently».

Examples

• She prudently saved half of her birthday money. tree →
• The sailors prudently returned to harbour before the storm. tree →
• He prudently checked the ice before stepping on it. tree →
• Spend prudently, and you'll have money for the trip. tree →
• The captain prudently ordered everyone to wear life jackets. tree →
• We prudently packed raincoats. tree →
• The bean, who had prudently stayed behind on the shore, could not but laugh at the event, was unable to stop, and laughed so heartily that she burst. tree →

Note

Adverb of «prudent»; noun «prudence». Formal-ish; everyday words: «carefully», «wisely». Do not confuse with «prudish» (easily shocked).