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circumspectly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈsɝː.kəm.spekt.l/
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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a circumspect manner; with consideration for all that is pertinent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a cagey manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • `I don't know yet,' he answered cagily

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cagily

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English circumspect Middle English -ly English -ly English circumspectly From circumspect + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Ancient Greek: ἐπιφραδέως (epiphradéōs) — in a circumspect manner