What is the meaning of cautiously?

adverb

  • As if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact.
    • usage: "she ventured cautiously downstairs"; "they handled the incident with kid gloves"
  • In a conservative manner.
    • usage: "we estimated the number of demonstrators conservatively at 200, 000."
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