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

Example Sentences

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Leggett & Platt said it will carefully review and evaluate the unsolicited proposal to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of the company and its shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal

Inflammation is vital for defending the body against infections, but if it is not carefully controlled, it can drive serious diseases, including cancer.

From Science Daily

Garcia said Democrats were prepared to publish the full set themselves — but incrementally over the course of the week, arguing that such a release needed to be done carefully to protect victims’ privacy.

From Los Angeles Times

To suit the upmarket neighbourhood, they carried out high-end renovations and created a "luxury cinema" with carefully designed interiors at a cost of nearly 2.3 million euros.

From Barron's

Scripps said it will carefully review and evaluate the proposal.

From The Wall Street Journal

carefully

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