charily

Definition of charilynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for charily
Adverb
  • Stringer | Reuters Americans are warily eyeing prices at the pump as oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz grind to a halt amid the threat of Iranian attacks on vessels.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Today, many literary translators and translation teachers regard it warily.
    Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • San Diego faces economic challenges in the coming year, but one expert is guardedly optimistic about efforts to address affordability and the potential benefits of artificial intelligence.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Even so, many in Venezuela seem guardedly optimistic.
    The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Only the bravest walked hesitantly toward the well.
    Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The show has dipped its toe hesitantly into matters of equity and social stratification this season with mixed results.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Espinoza responded, holding up his hands questioningly.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Lines of hundreds of guests snaked around the inside of the department store (which takes up an entire city block in Manhattan), with onlookers snapping photos quizzically.
    Anika Reed, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Daedone looked at me quizzically.
    Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • Jones asked his players incredulously.
    Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Kizzi adds to his act by pretending to be a devoted fan while V looks on incredulously.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Crude is effectively trading on a geopolitical risk premium as investors hedge against prolonged disruptions and critically low inventories, Goldman said.
    Lee Ying Shan,Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Two people died and two others were critically injured in a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday afternoon, police said.
    Laura Fay, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Charily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charily. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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