transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈcher-ē ]
adjective
( chari·er ; -est )
Etymology: Middle English, sorrowful, dear, from Old English cearig sorrowful, from caru sorrow — more at care
Date: 15th century
1. archaic : dear , treasured
2. : discreetly cautious: as
a. : hesitant and vigilant about dangers and risks
b. : slow to grant, accept, or expend
a person very chary of compliments
Synonyms: see cautious
• chari·ly ˈcher-ə-lē adverb