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circumspective | circumspectively |

As an adjective circumspective

is looking in all directions; cautious or watchful of danger.

As an adverb circumspectively is

in a circumspective manner.

circumspective

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Looking in all directions; cautious or watchful of danger.
    • Circumspective eyes. — Alexander Pope.

    Related terms

    * circumspect (Webster 1913)

    circumspectively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a circumspective manner.

    • Synonyms

    * circumspectly (Webster 1913)