ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Conservatively

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Conservatively is an adverb meaning In a conservative manner.

Meaning

In a conservative manner.

Example Sentences

Even more than that: the more conservatively inclined man of first class ability will in general choose intellectual work (and the sacrifice in material reward which this choice usually entails) only if he enjoys it for its own sake.
The entire tense, compact play takes place inside a subway car where an exchange between a flamboyantly loose blonde of about 30, Lula (Jennifer Mudge), and a conservatively dressed young black man, Clay (Dulé Hill ), escalates from surreally unsuppressed flirtation to violence and tragedy as all of Clay’s efforts toward assimilation are shown to be for naught.

Synonyms for conservatively

Depending on context, synonyms include cautiously, guardedly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cautiously, guardedly, wisely, prudently, safely, moderately.

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