warily Meaning & Definition
What Does Warily Mean?
Warily is an adverb that means In a careful and guarded manner, especially to avoid potential danger or harm. It is also used to mean Without trust; in a manner showing a lack of trust.
Warily: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Antonyms | unwarily |
| Comparative / superlative | more warily, most warily |
Warily Definition (Adverb)
- In a careful and guarded manner, especially to avoid potential danger or harm.
She walked through the dark alley, warily glancing around to make sure she wasn't being followed.
- Without trust; in a manner showing a lack of trust.
He listened to the salesman's pitch warily, sensing a potential scam.
Adverb
- In a wary manner:
Synonyms of Warily
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Warily synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Warily
Warily in a Sentence
She walked through the dark alley, warily glancing around to make sure she wasn't being followed.
He listened to the salesman's pitch warily, sensing a potential scam.
Word Forms & Grammar
warily (comparative more warily, superlative most warily)
Words That Rhyme With Warily
Origin of Warily
From wary + -ly.
Questions People Ask About Warily
What part of speech is warily?
Warily is an adverb.
What is the opposite of warily?
The opposite of warily is unwarily.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of warily?
The comparative form is more warily and the superlative form is most warily.