circumspective
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of circumspective
First recorded in 1625–35; circumspect + -ive
Example Sentences
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We have studied them somewhat in the circumspective way, and will devote a few pages to our theory about them.
From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey
Frame your report with circumspective art: Inflame her crimes, exalt your own obedience; But let no thoughtless hint involve Abdalla.
From Dr. Johnson's Works: Life, Poems, and Tales, Volume 1 The Works of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D., in Nine Volumes by Johnson, Samuel
No less alike the politic and wise; All sly slow things, with circumspective eyes; Men in their loose unguarded hours they take, Not that themselves are wise, but others weak.
From An Essay on Man by Morley, Henry
To his searching eye and circumspective wariness, the general basis of tradition which might satisfy a Pusey, though sufficiently broad, did not appear sure enough.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 335, September 1843 by Various
No less alike the politic and wise; All sly slow things, with circumspective eyes: Men in their loose unguarded hours they take, Not that themselves are wise, but others weak.
From The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 by Gilfillan, George
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