politic

adjective
UK: /ˈpɒlətɪk/
US: /ˈpɑːlətɪk/

  1. Wise and careful; showing good judgment, especially in dealing with other people.

    1. It was politic to remain silent on the matter.
    2. Remaining neutral was the most politic decision given the tense climate that existed.

  2. Prudent or expedient; guided by practical considerations rather than ideals.

    1. He made a politic choice to avoid conflict.
    2. Being politic in negotiations allowed them to reach a beneficial agreement quickly.

Synonyms

wise shrewd prudent diplomatic tactful cunning
politic verb

  1. To engage in political maneuvering or scheming.

    1. They politic to gain more power.
    2. Several factions started to politic openly during the leadership transition period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "politic" in English means: Wise and careful; showing good judgment, especially in dealing with other people., Prudent or expedient; guided by practical considerations rather than ideals..

The phonetic transcription of "politic" is /ˈpɒlətɪk/ in British English and /ˈpɑːlətɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "politic": wise, shrewd, prudent, diplomatic, tactful, cunning.

Example usage of "politic": "It was politic to remain silent on the matter.". More examples on the page.