Definition of CAREFULLY

carefully

Adverb

  • taking care or paying attention
    • "they watched carefully"
  • as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

Adv

  • Sorrowfully.
  • With care; attentively, circumspectly.
  • Conscientiously, painstakingly, fastidiously, meticulously

Examples

  • As he was a politician, he discussed all subjects carefully, not offending anyone.
  • He carefully avoided the subject all evening.
  • He carefully studied the papers, while planning his next move.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English carfulli, carefulliche, from Old English carfullīċe, ċearfullīċe (“carefully, diligently”), equivalent to careful + -ly.

Synonyms

cautiously

Scrabble Score: 17

carefully: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
carefully: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
carefully: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

carefully: valid Words With Friends Word