warily

Word parts

wary + -ly

Adverb

Positive warily

Comparative more warily

Superlative most warily

1. If a person does something warily, they do it in a careful and guarded manner.
   • Synonyms: cautiously, vigilantly, carefully and prudently
2. If a person does something warily, they do it in a way that shows that they have a lack of trust.
   • Synonyms: suspiciously, distrustfully and skeptically