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circumspectly

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

adverb

  1. 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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As Gilda, Feola handled “Caro nome” circumspectly, and her slim voice gained in warmth and security as the evening progressed.

From New York Times Nov. 11, 2022

“I’m happy for what the wedding means,” Laura added to The Associated Press very circumspectly, wiping tears away alongside her mothers.

From Seattle Times Oct. 25, 2022

“I don’t go into this looking for villains,” Karsner said in an interview, circumspectly holding back on specific remedies.

From Washington Post Jun. 19, 2021

Since the letter wrtier is her employee, they’ll want to speak a bit more circumspectly than if they were friends or colleagues of equal standing, but they can still address it straightforwardly.

From Slate Jan. 19, 2021

If Dolores knew, she would crawl up in her blanket of affectations and die circumspectly.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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