Synonyms:
prudently, providentially
Meaning: in a prudent manner; "I had allotted my own bedroom for necking, prudently removing both the bed and the key, and taken both myself and my typewriter into my son's bedroom."
Usage examples
Act prudently."
I had prudently brought along Mrs. Harling's useful Commencement present, and I took Lena home under its shelter.
why, I'd act more prudently, maybe, by telling the prisoner to make his escape in a certain direction that we'd agree upon."
The old gentleman considered that she had acted prudently, and readily undertook to hold solemn conference with the worthy doctor himself.
Nearly five minutes passed thus, Top rummaging, the reporter following him prudently when, all at once, the dog rushed towards a thick bush, and drew out a rag.
So, at last, when I could hold out no longer, I resolved to lay the case before my uncle, as prudently and as cautiously as possible, just under the form of an almost impossible hypothesis.
If they see that our national government is efficient and well administered, our trade prudently regulated, our militia properly organized and disciplined, our resources and finances discreetly managed, our credit re-established, our people free, contented, and united, they will be much more disposed to cultivate our friendship than provoke our resentment.