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Definition of guardedly
guardedly
/ˈɡɑːr.dɪd.li/
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Adjective:guarded
guardedly Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a cautious, reserved, or restrained manner, especially so as to avoid revealing too much information or committing oneself.
Example
"The spokesperson responded guardedly to questions about the upcoming merger, declining to share specific financial details."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guardedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guardedly