Meaning & use
warily
In a cautious way, showing wariness or watchfulness for possible danger or trouble.
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The cat approached the stranger warily, ready to bolt at any sudden movement.
He warily accepted the offer, suspecting there might be a hidden catch.
A note on using this word
Warily suggests alertness born from mild suspicion or past experience, not simple carefulness.
Words with a similar meaning
cautiouslyguardedlysuspiciously
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