guardedly

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈgɑːrdɪdli/ See IPA manual

Freq #186436

Meanings

1

adv
in a cautious and reserved manner

They guardedly responded to the question.
2

adv
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.".

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Synonyms

1 adv · in a cautious and reserved... cautiously

Etymology

From guarded + -ly.

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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