warily

Thân thiện

The sailor watched the sky warily from the ship's deck.

Definition

Adverb: - In a cautious, careful, or watchful manner, often due to suspicion or fear of potential danger or problems.

Usage

The adverb "warily" describes how an action is performed—specifically, with caution and alertness. It is used to modify verbs, indicating that the subject is acting with careful vigilance.

Examples

• The cat approached the new object warily, ready to run at any moment.
• After the previous misunderstanding, she spoke warily during the negotiation.
• He opened the door warily, unsure of what he might find on the other side.

Advanced Usage

• To eye/look at someone warily: To look at someone with suspicion or caution.
  • The guard eyed the stranger warily before allowing him to enter.
• To proceed/advance warily: To move forward with great care and attention to possible risks.
  • The hikers proceeded warily along the narrow, icy path.

Variants and Related Words

• Wary (adjective): Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
  • She was wary of making promises she couldn't keep.
• Wariness (noun): The state or quality of being wary; cautiousness.
  • His wariness was justified given the unstable situation.

Synonyms

• Cautiously: In a careful way to avoid potential problems or risks.
• Vigilantly: In a watchful and alert manner.
• Circumspectly: In a way that considers all circumstances and potential consequences before acting.

Antonyms

• Carelessly: Without giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
• Recklessly: Without regard for danger or the consequences of one's actions.
• Trustingly: In a manner showing a willingness to trust someone or something.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a wary manner
   • the sailor watched the sky warily