carefully

[kair-fuh-lee] / ˈkɛər fə li /

ADVERB

cautiously; painstakingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiously attentively conscientiously correctly deliberately delicately discreetly faithfully fully gingerly laboriously meticulously precisely prudently rigorously scrupulously thoroughly thoughtfully warily

WEAK

circumspectly concernedly dependably exactly fastidiously guardedly heedfully honorably in detail particularly providently punctiliously regardfully reliably solicitously trustily uprightly vigilantly watchfully with forethought with reservations

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inadequately incompletely partially uncarefully

WEAK

carelessly incautiously thoughtlessly

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Dense layers of carefully manipulated sound—elements that seem alienating in some electronic music—are tethered to Ms. Muldrow’s mostly improvised words to suggest the complexities of human emotion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

For just a moment, his carefully cultivated image as the voice of calm navigating his country through stormy seas was shattered.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s a good thing you looked over your return carefully when your preparer sent it back to you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

By carefully adjusting the chemical environment, they use water to change the surface chemistry of the material.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Cameron finished his meal, cleaned his fingers with a napkin carefully.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

carefully

Example Sentences

Related Words