📖 Definitions of "Politic"
- 1
A politician.
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To engage in political activity; politick.
- 1
Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
"the body politic"
- 2
(of things) Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong.
"a politic treaty"
- 3
Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious
- 4
Shrewd, prudent and expedient.
🔄 Synonyms of "Politic"
6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| sagacious | Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness; mentally shrewd. |
| suavenoun | Of a person, charming, though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated. |
| smoothnoun | Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough. |
| diplomaticnoun | Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries. |
| expedientnoun | Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended. |
| diplomatical | Dated form of diplomatic. [Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.] |
↔️ Antonyms of "Politic"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| impolitic | Not in accordance with good policy. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Politic"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| diplomaticnoun | Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries. |
| expedientnoun | Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended. |
| sagacious | Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness; mentally shrewd. |
| suavenoun | Of a person, charming, though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated. |
| smoothnoun | Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough. |
| diplomatical | Dated form of diplomatic. [Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.] |
| politicalnoun | Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing. |
| politiciannoun | One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official. |
| policynoun | A principle of behaviour, conduct which an entity (government, organization, etc.) applies or seeks to follow, especially as formally expressed by an authoritative body. |
| prudent | Practically wise, judicious, shrewd. |
| statenoun | A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time. |
| policiesnoun | A principle of behaviour, conduct which an entity (government, organization, etc.) applies or seeks to follow, especially as formally expressed by an authoritative body. |
| shrewd | Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters. |
| astute | Shrewd or crafty. |
| judicious | Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking. |
| cannynoun | Knowing, shrewd, astute. |
| wisenoun | Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience. |
| circumspect | Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent. |
| tactful | Possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner. |
| discreet | Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic. |
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