circumspectly
circumspectly · more circumspectly · most circumspectly
In a circumspect mannerIn a circumspect manner; with consideration for all that is pertinent.
US/ˈsɝː.kəm.spekt.l/
» He walked very slowly and circumspectly, and there was something indescribably guilty and furtive in his whole appearance.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a circumspect manner; with consideration for all that is pertinent.
in a cagey manner
Examples
1 sentencesHe walked very slowly and circumspectly, and there was something indescribably guilty and furtive in his whole appearance.
Forms
more circumspectly, most circumspectly| Comparative | more circumspectly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most circumspectly |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- in a cagey manner:cagily
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcircumspect
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb