warily
In a careful and guarded manner, especially to avoid potential danger or harmIn a careful and guarded manner, especially to avoid potential danger or harm.
» Tom eyed the stranger warily.
Tom beäugte den Fremden misstrauisch. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom beäugte die Fremde misstrauisch. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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2 sensesIn a careful and guarded manner, especially to avoid potential danger or harm.
She walked through the dark alley, warily glancing around to make sure she wasn't being followed.
misstrauisch, argwöhnisch
осторо́жноostoróžno, осмотри́тельноosmotrítelʹno, насторо́женноnastoróženno
Without trust; in a manner showing a lack of trust.
He listened to the salesman's pitch warily, sensing a potential scam.
недове́рчивоnedovérčivo, скепти́ческиskeptíčeski, насторо́женноnastoróženno
in a wary manner
Examples
4 sentencesTom eyed the stranger warily.
deTom beäugte den Fremden misstrauisch. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom approached warily.
The traveler stepped warily into the dark forest, listening for any sound of movement.
The elf stepped warily across the ancient bridge, sensing the magic that slumbered beneath the stones.
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 2
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Forms
more warily, most warily| Comparative | more warily Lesson |
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regular
Synonyms
7 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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