Definitions

carefully

[kair-fuh-lee] / ˈkɛər fə li /

ADVERB

cautiously; painstakingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiously attentively conscientiously correctly deliberately delicately discreetly faithfully fully gingerly laboriously meticulously precisely prudently rigorously scrupulously thoroughly thoughtfully warily

WEAK

circumspectly concernedly dependably exactly fastidiously guardedly heedfully honorably in detail particularly providently punctiliously regardfully reliably solicitously trustily uprightly vigilantly watchfully with forethought with reservations

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inadequately incompletely partially uncarefully

WEAK

carelessly incautiously thoughtlessly

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Broad-shouldered and physically imposing, Mahmoud seemed to be considering every answer carefully before he spoke.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

He didn’t want to mix the track carefully to refine his statement.

From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026

He rocks black frames and speaks carefully, as if choosing his words from a mental teleprompter.

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026

These institutions carefully store and maintain scientifically important fossils so they remain available for future research.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026

Mama laughed as she carefully picked up the cake and put it in the oven.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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