Meaning & use

warily

adverb·Academic

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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