Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a cautious manner; with caution; warily.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb In a cautious manner.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adverb In a
cautious manner.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
- adverb in a conservative manner
Etymologies
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Examples
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Overall, though, Bear executives tried to convey what they described as a cautiously optimistic tone at the investor and analyst meeting.
Prosecutors Paul Davies 2007
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Overall, though, Bear executives tried to convey what they described as a cautiously optimistic tone at the investor and analyst meeting.
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I am an optimistic person by nature, so yes, I do remain cautiously optimistic about Afghanistans future.
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As for the Rose Bowl, I will remain cautiously optimistic.
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I shall remain cautiously untrusting until I see something more concrete than words.
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Governor Gregoire and her team of economic advisors remain cautiously realistic, if not optimistic.
Nicole Lapin: States of Pain Nicole Lapin 2010
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As for the Rose Bowl, I will remain cautiously optimistic.
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In 2008, comparatively late to the long-running gold party, we purchased the GDX (gold mining stocks exchange traded fund) across client accounts in cautiously small weightings.
James Berman: Gold: A Little Gaudy in This Light James Berman 2010
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I think at this point the best thing to do is remain cautiously optimistic ... the fact that they are doing a Conan film project at all is exciting to me.
MORE Conan Movie Pics! Reis O'Brien 2010
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In 2008, comparatively late to the long-running gold party, we purchased the GDX (gold mining stocks exchange traded fund) across client accounts in cautiously small weightings.
James Berman: Gold: A Little Gaudy in This Light James Berman 2010
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