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circumspectly

American

[sur-kuhm-spekt-lee] / ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt li /

adverb

in a careful and prudent way; discreetly.

All preachers ought to work hard at living circumspectly, as they are called to be examples.

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Etymology

Origin of circumspectly

circumspect ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Circumspectly as Exili5 went to work, he nevertheless fell under the suspicion of being a seller of poison, and was thrown into the Bastille.

From Weird Tales, Vol. II. by Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus)

However, since the Freedom I had us'd had given such occasion of offence, I wou'd take care for the future to walk more Circumspectly, and be more Reserv'd.

From The London-Bawd: With Her Character and Life Discovering the Various and Subtle Intrigues of Lewd Women by Anonymous

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