Carefully
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɛːf(ə)li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Carefully is an adverb meaning With care; attentively, circumspectly.
Meaning
With care; attentively, circumspectly.
More Meanings
- Conscientiously, painstakingly, fastidiously, meticulously
- (obsolete) Sorrowfully.
Example Sentences
He carefully avoided the subject all evening.
He carefully studied the papers, while planning his next move.
As he was a politician, he discussed all subjects carefully, not offending anyone.
[…] there was she faine / To call them all in order to her ayde, / And them conjure, upon eternall paine, / To counsell her, so carefully dismayd, / How she might heale her sonne […]
Synonyms for carefully
Depending on context, synonyms include cautiously.
Antonyms for carefully
Common opposites include carelessly, incautiously.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cautiously, care, timidly, severely, hard, rigour.
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