Synonyms of cautiously

cautiously

adverb

as in deliberately

Related Words

• deliberately
• carefully
• slowly
• purposefully
• sluggishly
• leisurely
• slow
• heavily
• tardily
• pokily
• laggardly
• ploddingly

Dissimilar Words

• quickly
• rapidly
• swiftly
• briskly
• hastily
• speedily
• immediately
• fast
• promptly
• swift
• readily
• quick
• soon
• apace
• recklessly
• fleetly
• rashly
• impulsively
• impetuously
• snappily
• abruptly
• meteorically
• suddenly
• presto
• full tilt
• pronto
• posthaste

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cautiously

Apple is cautiously introducing these features, but time is pressing to deliver a comprehensive AI experience. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The department reminds motorists to drive cautiously through the area, obeying posted speed limit and road work signage. — Isabelle Foland, Des Moines Register, 19 July 2026

Despite the strong revenue outlook, investors reacted cautiously. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Brands are hiring cautiously after layoffs and restructurings; rising graduate numbers are vastly outweighing entry-level job openings; and AI is rapidly reshaping hiring across industries. — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Because Rockalina had spent nearly five decades isolated from other turtles, Leone said the team wanted to proceed cautiously with the introduction, first ensuring both animals were healthy and unlikely to view each other as rivals. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Expectations for Langford should still be in the restrained, cautiously optimistic category. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

With the thoughtful guidance of the NYPD, gates were reopened cautiously and carefully to ensure the safety of those inside and outside. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026

The change was greeted cautiously by ranchers and law enforcement officials — and with concern by environmentalists. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026