Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: circumspect
IPA transcription: [s'ɝkəmsp,ɛkt]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: circumspect, discreet
    Meaning: heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor"
Usage examples
  • The rosy hearthstone and sheltered rug were too circumspect for him.
  • I am more and more satisfied there is mischief brewing; and shall begin to hide my papers, and be circumspect.
  • These were all reasons for the greatest caution and most circumspect behaviour in communicating it to Mrs. Maylie, whose first impulse would infallibly be to hold a conference with the worthy doctor on the subject.