politic

Meaning

Adj

1. Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
2. Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong.
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; showing policy.
5. Discreet and diplomatic.
6. Artful, crafty or cunning.

Noun

1. A politician.
2. A politics; a set of political beliefs.

Verb

Alternative spelling of politick

Concepts

politic

political

suave

diplomatic

crafty

shrewd

bland

smooth

smart

expert

giving counsel Prudent

scheming

cunning

opportune

deliberate

well-considered

alert

awake

brainy

cagey

cagy

canny

clever

cute

hardheaded

ingenious

intelligent

knowing

parlous

sharp

sharp-witted

spiffy

civil

civilian

advisable

level

prude

prudent

sensible

sound

wise

considerate

tactful

unintrusive

worldly-wise

astute

savvy

policy

strategy

fraudulent

treacherous

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɒlətɪk/

Etymology

From Middle French politique, from Latin politicus, from Ancient Greek πολιτικός (politikós), from πολίτης (polítēs, “citizen”). Cognate with German politisch (“political”). Doublet of politico.