What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sagely
Example
The old man sagely advised the young couple on how to make their marriage work. [sagely: adverb]
Example
She spoke sagely about the importance of hard work and perseverance. [sagely: adverb]
judiciously
Example
He judiciously invested his money in stocks that he knew would yield high returns. [judiciously: adverb]
Example
The judge weighed the evidence judiciously before making her ruling. [judiciously: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Judiciously is more commonly used than sagely in everyday language, especially in legal or professional contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between sagely and judiciously?
Judiciously is more formal than sagely, and is often used in legal or professional contexts. However, both words can be used in formal writing or speech to convey a sense of wisdom and good judgment.
