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warily Synonyms

Another word for warily

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a cautious, watchful, or suspicious manner; with alertness to potential danger, difficulty, or deception.

Usage Example

"The stray cat approached the bowl of food cautiously, ready to bolt at the slightest sound."

Strongest
cautiously
guardedly
watchfully
circumspectly
Strong
charily
suspiciously
gingerly
carefully
distrustfully
vigilantly

Opposites of warily

The opposite of warily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unwarily
recklessly
carelessly
rashly
heedlessly
trustingly
boldly
confidently
See all opposites of warily

• Nearby Words

wargaming
warhead
warhorse
warily
wariness
warless
warlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Warily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/warily
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