guardedlyadv.
/ˈɡɑːdᵻdli/, U.S. /ˈɡɑrdədli/ In a guarded manner; in guarded language; cautiously.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > care, carefulness, or attention > caution > [adverb]
warelyc897
circumspectly?a1475
hooly1513
charely1545
circumstantly1549
warily1552
nicely1575
charily1577
fearfully1592
gingerly1596
cautelously1610
circumspectively1616
cautionately1619
tenderlya1628
cautiously1699
carefully1710–11
guardedly1784
canny1786
1784 Sheridan 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.
1856 E. K. Kane Arctic Explor. II. vi. 72 I am acting very guardedly with them, I cannot punish till I have the evidence of an overt act.
1883 Law Rep.: Queen's Bench Div. 11 765 The Act..dealing very guardedly with the common law right..to prefer a bill before a grand jury.
1887 Manch. Examiner 7 Feb. 5/3 This desire was guardedly stated and carefully fenced about with conditions.
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adv.1784