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cagily

/ˈkeɪ.dʒɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈkeɪ.dʒɪ.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «осторожно, сдержанно или скрытно, часто из-за недоверия или нежелания раскрывать информацию». Описывает поведение, характеризующееся настороженностью и осмотрительностью, особенно в ситуациях, связанных с риском или обманом.

An adverb meaning "in a cautious, guarded, or secretive manner, often due to distrust or reluctance to reveal information." It describes behavior characterized by wariness and carefulness, especially in situations involving risk or deception.

  1. In a guarded or secretive mannerC1informal

    Acting with caution and reluctance to reveal information or intentions.

    ruОсторожно

    • He answered cagily, avoiding any direct commitment.
    • She cagily sidestepped the reporter's questions.
    • The politician spoke cagily about the upcoming budget cuts.

    Synonymscarefullycautiouslycircumspectlyevasivelyguardedlyreticentlysecretivelywarily

    Antonymscandidlyfranklyopenly

Forms
  • more cagily comparative form
  • most cagily superlative form