Found 3 items, similar to Chary.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: chary
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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: chary
chary
adj : characterized by great cautious and wariness;
“a cagey
avoidance of a definite answer”;
“chary of the risks
involved”;
“a chary investor” [syn:
cagey,
cagy]
[also:
chariest,
charier]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Chary
Chary
\Char"y\ (ch[^a]r"[y^] or ch[=a]"r[y^]; 277), a. [AS.
cearig careful, fr. cearu care. See
Care.]
1. Careful; wary; cautious; not rash, or reckless; as, the
latest internet IPO's were shunned by investors made chary
by the poor performance of the first wave of companies
that went public.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
His rising reputation made him more chary of his
fame. --Jeffrey.
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2. Saving; frugal; sparing; not spendthrift; -- often used
with of; as, chary of his praise.
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3. Fastidious; picky; choosy.
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