Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
Someone who is ~ acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
The scientists are ~ about using enzyme therapy on humans...
He is a very ~ man.
= careful
? rash
ADJ: oft ADJ about n/-ing
~ly
David moved ~ly forward and looked over the edge...
Cautiously, he moved himself into an upright position.
ADV: usu ADV with v, also ADV adj
2.
If you describe someone’s attitude or reaction as ~, you mean that it is limited or careful.
He has been seen as a champion of a more ~ approach to economic reform.
= circumspect
? rash
ADJ
~ly
I am ~ly optimistic that a new government will be concerned and aware about the environment...
Rebel sources have so far reacted ~ly to the threat.
? rashly
ADV: usu ADV adj, also ADV with v