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单词 softly softly
释义
(adjective) 
the government's softly-softly approach to prison reform
Synonyms
cautious
Mr King clearly has a cautious approach to change.
careful
One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people.
wary
Keep a wary eye on children when they are playing near water.
guarded
The boy gave him a guarded reply.
tentative
My first attempts at complaining were very tentative.
prudent
He is taking a prudent and cautious approach.
judicious
The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.
circumspect
You should have been more circumspect in your dealings with him.
chary
Some people are rather chary of being associated with him.
belt-and-braces
Seegingerly

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softly-softly

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Synonyms of 'softly-softly'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of guarded
Definition
cautious and avoiding any commitment
The boy gave him a guarded reply.
Synonyms
cautious,
reserved,
careful,
suspicious,
restrained,
wary,
discreet,
prudent,
reticent,
circumspect,
cagey (informal),
leery (slang),
noncommittal
in the sense of judicious
Definition
having or showing good judgment
The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.
Synonyms
sensible,
considered,
reasonable,
discerning,
sound,
politic,
acute,
informed,
diplomatic,
careful,
wise,
cautious,
rational,
sober,
discriminating,
thoughtful,
discreet,
sage,
enlightened,
shrewd,
prudent,
sane,
skilful,
astute,
expedient,
circumspect,
well-advised,
well-judged,
sagacious (formal),
sapient (ironic)
in the sense of prudent
Definition
discreet or cautious
He is taking a prudent and cautious approach.
Synonyms
cautious,
careful,
wary,
discreet,
canny,
vigilant,
circumspect
in the sense of tentative
Definition
hesitant, uncertain, or cautious
My first attempts at complaining were very tentative.
Synonyms
hesitant,
cautious,
uncertain,
doubtful,
backward,
faltering,
unsure,
timid,
undecided,
diffident,
iffy (informal)
in the sense of wary
Definition
cautious or on one's guard
Keep a wary eye on children when they are playing near water.
Synonyms
watchful,
careful,
alert,
cautious,
prudent,
attentive,
vigilant,
circumspect,
heedful,
on the lookout,
wide-awake,
on the qui vive
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