CAUTIOUSLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CAUTIOUSLY?

Need another word that means the same as “cautiously”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “cautiously” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Cautiously” are: carefully, conservatively, guardedly

Cautiously as an Adverb

Definitions of "Cautiously" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “cautiously” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• As if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact.
• In a way that deliberately avoids potential problems or dangers.
• In a conservative manner.

Synonyms of "Cautiously" as an adverb (3 Words)

carefully	Taking care or paying attention. He listened carefully to the way people spoke.
conservatively	In a sober and conventional way. The frostbite injury was treated conservatively.
guardedly	In a conservative manner.

Usage Examples of "Cautiously" as an adverb

• We must proceed cautiously.
• Such laws have been cautiously welcomed.
• She ventured cautiously downstairs.

Associations of "Cautiously" (30 Words)

advised	Having received information. You would be advised to check on increases to your pension.
alert	A warning serves to make you more alert to danger. Traffic was halted during the alert.
attention	A general interest that leads people to want to know more. He turned his attention to the educational system.
attentive	(often followed by `to’) giving care or attention. Never before had she had such an attentive audience.
beware	Be cautious and alert to risks or dangers. We should beware the incompetence of legislators.
careful	Unhurried and with care and dignity. I begged him to be more careful.
carefully	Taking care or paying attention. They must be carefully handled and stored.
carefulness	The quality of being careful and painstaking. I admired the carefulness of his work.
caution	Issue an official or legal warning to. Advisers have cautioned against tax increases.
cautious	People who are fearful and cautious. Firms have been unusually cautious about hiring new workers.
chary	Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something. A chary investor.
circumspect	Wary and unwilling to take risks. Physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use.
consider	Take into consideration for exemplifying purposes. I consider her to be shallow.
contemplate	Consider as a possibility. Contemplate one s navel.
deliberate	Discuss the pros and cons of an issue. A conscientious and deliberate worker.
deliberation	Long and careful consideration or discussion. The commission s deliberations.
discreet	Intentionally unobtrusive. A discreet investor.
discreetly	In a careful and prudent manner, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment. He discreetly inquired whether the position was still available.
forethought	Planning or plotting in advance of acting. Jim had the forethought to book in advance.
heed	Pay close attention to give heed to. He spends without heed to the consequences.
intelligently	In a knowledgeable and insightful way; cleverly. Intelligently designed products.
ponder	Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. She sat pondering over her problem.
precaution	A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution.
prudent	Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. Prudent hesitation.
solicitous	Characterized by or showing interest or concern. Solicitous about the future.
thoughtful	Taking heed giving close and thoughtful attention. He was attentive and thoughtful.
thoughtfully	With consideration for the needs of other people. The government thoughtfully offered to foot part of the bill.
warning	Serving to warn. A word of warning don t park illegally.
wary	Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide. A wary glance at the black clouds.
watchful	Wakeful; sleepless. They attended dances under the watchful eye of their father.