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Foxy vs Circumspect - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between foxy and circumspect

is that foxy is having the qualities of a fox while circumspect is carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

foxy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • having the qualities of a fox
  • attractive, sexy
  • (of a person) red-haired.
  • (of wine) Having an animal-like odour

    • Synonyms

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    circumspect

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
    • Being aware of the danger of upsetting her audience, she was somewhat circumspect in her comments.

    Synonyms

    * (carefully aware of all circumstances) cautious, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant, wary

    Derived terms

    * circumspectly * circumspective

    Related terms

    * circumspection