chary vs softly softly

chary

adj
  • Careful, cautious, shy, wary. 

  • Not disposed to give freely; not lavish; frugal, sparing. 

  • Excessively particular or fussy about details; fastidious. 

adv
  • Synonym of charily: carefully, cautiously, warily. 

softly softly

adj
  • Discreet, low-key, careful. 

adv
  • In a very tactful, careful, or nondisruptive manner. 

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