1.adjectiveSagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; — opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence
2.adjectivePractically wise, judicious, shrewd
"His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top"
3.adjectiveFrugal; economical; not extravagant;
"Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget"