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- [sur-kuh m-spekt]
- /ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt/
- /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-kuh m-spekt]
- /ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt/
Definitions of circumspectly word
- adjective circumspectly watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent: circumspect behavior. 1
- adjective circumspectly well-considered: circumspect ambition. 1
- noun circumspectly In a circumspect manner. With consideration for all that is pertinent. 1
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Origin of circumspectly
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin circumspectus (past participle of circumspicere to look around), equivalent to circum- circum- + spec(ere) to look + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Circumspectly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
circumspectly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for circumspectly
adv circumspectly
- warily — in a wary manner.
- delicately — fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar.
- thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- laboriously — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
- gingerly — with great care or caution; warily.
adverb circumspectly
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
Antonyms for circumspectly
adv circumspectly
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- incautious — not cautious; careless; reckless; heedless.
Top questions with circumspectly
- what does circumspectly mean?
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