conservatively

adverb

Definition of conservativelynext
as in quietly

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Recent Examples of conservatively All these geopolitical variables put a partial freeze on energy dealmaking—potential sellers ask for more money on inflated valuations, while the buyers think longer term and conservatively. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 The Hurricanes appeared to play more conservatively on offense in the second half, frequently throwing passes behind the line of scrimmage. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 On one play, the Packers played conservatively and ran for a 1-yard toss on third-and-12 early in the third quarter while leading 19-10. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 Many others at the Pentagon tribute were dressed conservatively. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026 Researchers suggest treating a reading as a best case scenario after each workout, while people with higher body fat index may want to view the actual numbers even more conservatively. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026 When caught early, MSS may be treated conservatively with anti-inflammatory medications and sometimes colchicine, a treatment for gout. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 Spend conservatively Flexibility can significantly improve the longevity of your portfolio. — Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Sweden, especially, seemed content to play conservatively, which forced France to take mediocre shots in the early going. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatively
  1. quietly
  2. simply
  3. modestly
  4. demurely
Adverb
  • Meanwhile, Alexey Tsydenov, head of the neighboring Buryatia republic, publicly confirmed her death was linked to a plague infection before quietly editing his statement hours later to use more ambiguous phrasing.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27 to remain unbeaten and hand the surprising upstart Las Vegas its first loss — though the Raiders didn’t go quietly, reaching midfield on their final effort.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of quietly
Adverb
  • Adding to the effortlessness of my stay, silicone bibs, cups, spoons, and plates plus high chairs were provided immediately at every restaurant, and the diverse kids menu doesn’t consist of simply junk food and French fries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • As recent writing on dance and cognition suggests, choreography is not simply a map of moving coordinates.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of simply
Adverb
  • Stocks closed modestly lower Tuesday on Wall Street as another increase in long-term Treasury yields weighed on the market.
    — Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The index failed to make it out of the red yesterday as oil reversed sharp early gains and settled modestly lower.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of modestly
Adverb
  • What will happen to the stage where Elvis’s swiveling pelvis was kept demurely out of frame, where the Beatles made their American debut, where Jackie Mason may or may not have flipped the bird at the host, where Topo Gigio found inexplicable fame?
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In recent years, Hudson and McConaughey had demurely responded when asked whether a sequel was underway.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Conservatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatively. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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