GUARDED


Meaning of GUARDED in English

If you describe someone as ~, you mean that they are careful not to show their feelings or give away information.

The boy gave him a ~ look...

In the office, Dr. Lahey seemed less ~, more relaxed.

ADJ

~ly

‘I am happy, so far,’ he says ~ly...

They are ~ly optimistic that the market is on the road to recovery.

ADV: usu ADV with v, ADV adj, also ADV with cl

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