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guardedly, adv.|ˈgɑːdɪdlɪ| [f. guarded ppl. a. + -ly2.] In a guarded manner; in guarded language; cautiously.
1784Sheridan Life Swift 243 It obliquely pointed out the true object of their resentment; but this so guardedly, that it was impossible to make any serious charge against the Author of his having such a design. 1856Kane Arct. Expl. II. vi. 72, I am acting very guardedly with them, I cannot punish till I have the evidence of an overt act. 1883Sir W. V. Field in Law Rep. 11 Q. Bench Div. 765 The Act..dealing very guardedly with the common law right..to prefer a bill before a grand jury. 1887Manch. Exam. 7 Feb. 5/3 This desire was guardedly stated and carefully fenced about with conditions. |