Synonyms of cautiously
11 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for cautiously is discreetly. Other synonyms of cautiously are gingerly, warily, chary, tentatively and conservatively. The opposite of cautiously is incautiously.
Synonyms and similar words for cautiously
adverbIn a cautious manner.
- gingerlyIn a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.
- cannilyIn a canny manner.
- carefully
- charilyIn a chary manner.
- charySynonym of charily: carefully, cautiously, warily.
- conservativelyIn a conservative manner.
- discreetlyActing in a discreet manner; acting in a way that respects privacy or secrecy; quietly.
- prudentlyIn a prudent manner.
- safely
- tentativelyIn a tentative manner.
- warilyIn a careful and guarded manner, especially to avoid potential danger or harm.
Opposite of cautiously
adverbMore antonyms
- incautiouslyIn an incautious manner; with a lack of caution.
Meaning of cautiously
- adverb In a cautious manner.
cautiously in other languages
Questions about synonyms of cautiously
- What is another word for cautiously?
- Cautiously has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as discreetly, gingerly, warily, chary, tentatively, conservatively, prudently and cannily.
- What is the opposite of cautiously?
- The opposite of cautiously is incautiously.
- What does cautiously mean?
- Cautiously means in a cautious manner.
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