Cautiously
Pronunciation of Cautiously
/kˈɔːʃəsli/, /kˈɔːʃəsli/, /k_ˈɔː_ʃ_ə_s_l_i/
Antonyms for cautiously:
Synonyms for cautiously:
all (adverb)
attentively (adverb)
raptly, attentively, scrutinizingly, watchfully, alertly, vigilantly, responsibly, heedfully, carefully, diligently, concernedly, observantly, intently, mindfully.
cautiously (adverb)
circumspectly, warily, prudently, deliberately, guardedly.
defensively (adverb)
securely, protectively, defensively.
gingerly (adverb)
tentatively (adverb)
guardedly, carefully.
vigilantly (adverb)
fastidiously, meticulously, conscientiously, scrupulously, precisely, exactingly, thoughtfully, thoroughly, fussily, providently, particularly, strictly.
Sense 1
safely, narrowly, gingerly, minutely, step by step, jealously.
Sense 2
studiously, lovingly, distinctly.
Sense 3
closely, gently, economically, critically, easy.
deftly
delicately.
Other synonyms and related words:
conservatively, distinctly, delicately, gently, economically, closely, gingerly, safely, narrowly, studiously, lovingly, easy, minutely.
advisedly (adverb)
attentively (adverb)
raptly, attentively, scrutinizingly, watchfully, alertly, vigilantly, responsibly, heedfully, carefully, diligently, concernedly, observantly, intently, mindfully.
cautiously (adverb)
attentively, circumspectly, alertly, mindfully, guardedly, watchfully, warily, prudently, carefully, heedfully, deliberately, observantly.
defensively (adverb)
defensively, warily, securely, guardedly, protectively.
gingerly (adverb)
guardedly, circumspectly.
vigilantly (adverb)
scrupulously, attentively, mindfully, conscientiously, prudently, particularly, alertly, watchfully, strictly, heedfully, providently, thoughtfully, fastidiously, thoroughly, fussily, vigilantly, precisely, exactingly, diligently, meticulously, carefully.
Sense 1 (noun)
minutely, jealously, closely, gently, studiously, critically.
cautiously (noun)
guardedly, conservatively, carefully.
Usage examples for cautiously:
- Then he remembered and with a sudden fear at his heart moved cautiously. - "The Crimson Sweater", Ralph Henry Barbour.
- Another of its kind approached it cautiously. - "Anything You Can Do ...", Gordon Randall Garrett.
- Still nothing presented itself to his mind, and he at last began to move cautiously forward towards the little fort. - "Middy and Ensign", G. Manville Fenn.