warily
Americanadverb
Other Word Forms
- overwarily adverb
Etymology
Origin of warily
Example Sentences
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“What do you mean it opened on its own?” the girl asked warily.
From Literature
Jeremy, watching Tiamat warily, doubted that anyone would believe a sixth grader who colored grass pink was doing anything but having fun.
From Literature
People stared out of windows and shops as they passed, looking warily at them.
From Literature
Investors appeared to bless Meta’s plan to vastly increase spending, a contrast from last year when shareholders responded more warily and pushed for more detail on the company’s costly plans.
Californians must understand that there are long-term implications of borrowing to address challenges and warily approach future bond measures and other initiatives that tie the hands of policymakers today.
From Los Angeles Times
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