wary
See also: warþ
English
editEtymology
editFrom the adjective ware + -y.
Pronunciation
edit- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈwɛə.ɹi/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - (General American) IPA(key): /ˈwɛɚ.i/
- Rhymes: -ɛəɹi
Adjective
editwary (comparative warier, superlative wariest)
- Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
- Synonyms: circumspect, scrupulous, careful
- He is wary of dogs.
- Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard
- thrifty, provident
Synonyms
editDerived terms
editTranslations
editcautious of danger; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous
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characterized by caution; guarded; careful
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See also
editFurther reading
edit- “wary”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
Anagrams
editPolish
editPronunciation
editNoun
editwary m inan
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