guardedly

/ˈɡɑːdɪdli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡɑːrdɪdli/ (ame, ipa)

guardedly — adverb

1. speaking, reacting, or behaving with care so that you reveal little of your real

1.副詞C1
釋義

speaking, reacting, or behaving with care so that you reveal little of your real opinions, feelings, or private facts.

例句

Ziad answered the reporter's questions guardedly, refusing to name any of his colleagues.

verb + guardedly: speak/answer carefully to protect information

The doctor spoke guardedly about Marta's recovery, saying only that the next week would matter.

guardedly modifying a verb of speaking, with limited disclosure

同義詞
  • cautiously

    broader; can describe physical care, not only emotional reserve

  • warily

    stresses watching for danger; 'guardedly' stresses controlling what you reveal

  • circumspectly

    formal; emphasises weighing consequences before acting

  • discreetly

    focuses on not embarrassing others; 'guardedly' focuses on self-protection

反義詞
  • openly

    freely showing feelings or sharing information

  • frankly

    saying exactly what one thinks, without holding back

文法句型

speak/react/respond + guardedly

用法筆記

Almost always modifies verbs of speaking, replying, reacting, or judging (speak, answer, respond, comment, welcome, smile). Rare before adjectives or with verbs of physical action.

常見錯誤

❌She drove guardedly through the snow.
✅She drove carefully through the snow.
💡'guardedly' is about hiding feelings or information, not about physical caution while doing something.