cagily

• Adverbe signifiant « avec prudence, retenue ou de manière évasive, souvent par méfiance ou par refus de divulguer des informations ». Décrit un comportement marqué par la vigilance et la circonspection, en particulier dans des situations impliquant un risque ou une tromperie.

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.

   avec circonspection, de manière méfiante

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

   Synonymescarefullycautiouslycircumspectlyevasivelyguardedlyreticentlysecretivelywarily

   Antonymescandidlyfranklyopenly