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cagily

/ˈkeɪ.dʒɪ.li/

Traducción: Adverbio que significa «con cautela, reserva o disimulo, a menudo por desconfianza o por no querer revelar información». Describe un comportamiento caracterizado por la vigilancia y la prudencia, especialmente en situaciones de riesgo o engaño.

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adverb

/ˈkeɪ.dʒɪ.li/C1formal
  • esAdverbio que significa «con cautela, reserva o disimulo, a menudo por desconfianza o por no querer revelar información». Describe un comportamiento caracterizado por la vigilancia y la prudencia, especialmente en situaciones de riesgo o engaño.

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.

    escon cautela y reserva

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

    Sinónimoscarefullycautiouslycircumspectlyevasivelyguardedlyreticentlysecretivelywarily

    Antónimoscandidlyfranklyopenly

Formas
  • more cagily comparative form
  • most cagily superlative form