adv
Uncommon
cautiously
KAW-shuhs-lee
Cautiously (adv) means In a careful, risk-avoiding manner. Example: “He cautiously stepped onto the thin ice.”
adv
1
In a careful, risk-avoiding manner.
"He cautiously stepped onto the thin ice."
"Analysts are cautiously optimistic about next quarter's earnings."
How to use cautiously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something carefully, watching out for risk.
Common pairings
cautiously optimistic
proceed cautiously
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more cautiously
- Superlative
- most cautiously
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Rhymes for cautiously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cautiously” mean?
The word “cautiously” means in a careful, risk-avoiding manner. In plain terms, doing something carefully, watching out for risk.
How do you pronounce “cautiously”?
“Cautiously” is pronounced KAW-shuhs-lee (/ˈkɔːʃəsli/ in IPA).
How do you use “cautiously” in a sentence?
Here is “cautiously” used in a sentence: “He cautiously stepped onto the thin ice.”
What is the opposite of “cautiously”?
The opposite of “cautiously” — its antonyms — is incautiously.
What part of speech is “cautiously”?
“Cautiously” is an adverb.
Is “cautiously” a common word?
“Cautiously” is an uncommon word in modern English.
