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chary Definition

chary (c̸her′ē, c̸har′ē)

adjective char′i·er, char′i·est

  1. not taking chances; careful; cautious to be chary of offending others
  2. not giving freely; sparing chary of his hospitality

Etymology: ME chari, concerned, sorrowful < OE cearig, sorrowful < cearu, caru, care; change of sense by assoc. with care

chary Synonyms

chary

modif.

  1. Careful

    cautious, circumspect, wary; see careful.

  2. Frugal

    sparing, stingy, miserly; see economical 1.

chary Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • very: Likewise be very chary of Flash animation, or splash pages at all.