carefully
Americanadverb
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in a cautious way, with attention to possible risks and dangers.
Although somewhat "folksy" in his interview, the congressman carefully avoided pitfalls where he would be vulnerable to attack.
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in a thorough, attentive, or painstaking way, giving thought to avoiding errors or omissions.
I have to carefully examine the copy editor's marked-up manuscript, double-checking everything and approving or vetoing changes.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-carefully adverb
- ultracarefully adverb
Etymology
Origin of carefully
First recorded before 1000; careful ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Before booking we read reviews carefully and often message the host with a few questions, which gives us a sense of host reliability and accountability.
Roughly 90 percent of the UAE's population consists of foreigners and Dubai is its biggest city, with a carefully curated image for opulence and glamour.
From Barron's
Although the fallout for energy markets and global economies will be extensive, investors should carefully assess the likely magnitude of the conflict’s impact before rushing to buy any dips.
From Barron's
Meanwhile, many of the social media accounts which so carefully curated privileged lives have gone quiet.
From BBC
The staunch US allies have carefully courted Iran, their powerful Shia neighbour.
From Barron's
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