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circumspectly

cir·cum·spect
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sur-kuh m-spekt]
    • /ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt/
    • /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sur-kuh m-spekt]
    • /ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt/

Definitions of circumspectly word

  • adjective circumspectly watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent: circumspect behavior. 1
  • adjective circumspectly well-considered: circumspect ambition. 1
  • noun circumspectly In a circumspect manner. With consideration for all that is pertinent. 1
See all 3 definitions of circumspectly

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Origin of circumspectly

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin circumspectus (past participle of circumspicere to look around), equivalent to circum- circum- + spec(ere) to look + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Circumspectly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Circumspectly

circumspectly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for circumspectly

adv circumspectly

  • warily — in a wary manner.
  • delicately — fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar.
  • thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
  • laboriously — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
  • gingerly — with great care or caution; warily.

adverb circumspectly

  • carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
All 47 Synonyms of circumspectly

Antonyms for circumspectly

adv circumspectly

  • incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
  • partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
  • inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
  • carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
  • incautious — not cautious; careless; reckless; heedless.
All 9 Antonyms of circumspectly

Top questions with circumspectly

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