war·i·ly

[wair-uh-lee]
adverb
in a wary manner.

Origin:
1545–55; wary + -ly

o·ver·war·i·ly, adverb
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wary (ˈwɛərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , warier, wariest
1.  watchful, cautious, or alert
2.  characterized by caution or watchfulness
 
[C16: from ware² + -y1]
 
'warily
 
adv
 
'wariness
 
n

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Warily is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Example sentences
Each time, the public has responded warily, sensing something that does not
  quite add up.
The rebels warily took the measure of the city, investigating sealed-off areas
  and hunting for hidden enemies.
Fans and drivers protective of the sports' traditions look warily on efforts to
  tinker with something as elemental as fuel.
The students who choose to specialise in entrepreneurship might later be
  regarded warily by more traditional companies.
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