cautiously

Meaning

In a way that avoids danger or risks; carefully and with great attention.

Examples

• She cautiously opened the door, not wanting to disturb anyone.
• The police cautiously approached the suspicious vehicle.

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔː.ʃəs.li/

How to Use cautiously

cautiously approach (collocation)

To move towards something or someone in a careful, guarded way. — "The detective cautiously approached the suspect's car."

cautiously advance (collocation)

To move forward slowly and carefully, often in a dangerous situation. — "The rescue team cautiously advanced into the unstable building."

cautiously explore (collocation)

To investigate or examine something in a careful and tentative manner. — "The scientists cautiously explored the new cave system."

Synonyms of cautiously

Words with a similar meaning to cautiously:

• carefully
• warily
• gingerly
• circumspectly

Antonyms of cautiously

Words with the opposite meaning to cautiously:

• recklessly
• boldly
• heedlessly