carefully
/ˈkɛːf(ə)li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
With care; attentively, circumspectly.
Adverb
Examples
As he was a politician, he discussed all subjects carefully, not offending anyone.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Conscientiously, painstakingly, fastidiously, meticulously
Adverb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “carefully” mean?
With care; attentively, circumspectly.
Is “carefully” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.