cagily

/ˈkeɪdʒəli/
adverb
  1. In a secretive or evasive manner.
    • The politician cagily sidestepped the controversy during the interview.
    • She cagily avoided answering the reporter's direct question.
    • He cagily hinted at a big announcement without giving details.
  2. In a cautious and shrewd way.
    • The investor cagily waited for the stock price to drop before buying.
    • The cat cagily approached the unfamiliar object, ready to retreat.
    • They cagily negotiated the contract, protecting their interests at every turn.
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