Guardedly

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a guarded manner.

    "The DfT states guardedly: "Subject to future decisions, this first phase of the Rail Hub could be completed by the early 2030s.""

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a conservative manner wordnet

Synonyms

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cautiouslycarefullycircumspectlyconservativelydefensivelydiscreetly

Example

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"I will try to say it guardedly, I will only politely hint at it."

Etymology

From guarded + -ly.

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