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wariest

wariest is the superlative form of wary.

Meaning of wary

Adjective

wary (comparative warier, superlative wariest)

  1. Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
    • He is wary of dogs.
  2. Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard
  3. thrifty, provident

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Questions about wariest

What is wariest the superlative form of?
Wariest is the superlative form of wary.

Words near wariest in the dictionary

  1. warias
  2. waribashi
  3. warichi
  4. waridashi
  5. warier
  6. wariest
  7. warikahnite
  8. warily
  9. wariment
  10. warine
  11. warines

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