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English > 1 sense of the word chary:
ADJECTIVEallchary, cagey, cagycharacterized by great caution and wariness
chary > pronunciation
Soundschaa'riy
Rhymesaccusatory ... zealotry: 427 rhymes with riy...
English > chary: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningCharacterized by great caution and wariness.
Examples
  • "chary of the risks involved"
  • "a chary investor"
Synonymscagey, cagy
Broadercautiousshowing careful forethought
Nounscharinessthe trait of being cautious and watchful
Adverbscharilywith great caution