chary

Meanings

• Adjective

  Cautious or circumspect in one's speech or actions

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtʃɛəɹi/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unchary , unchary , unchary , unchary

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chary
carry , marry , berry

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Variants

List of all variants of chary that leads to same result
charier , chariest , charily , chary

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'char' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'. The meaning has evolved to denote caution or care due to the idea of being 'dear' to something or someone.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'chary' is not commonly used in everyday speech and is more often found in literary or formal contexts.

2. The mythological sea monster Charybdis was named after the Greek word 'charybdes', meaning 'swallow' or 'gulper'. The monster was known for its destructive whirlpool, which sailors tried to avoid.

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Related Concepts

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1. Caution: The quality of being careful or prudent, especially when dealing with potentially risky situations.

2. Circumspection: The ability to consider all the relevant facts and implications before taking action.

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Culture

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The word 'chary' has been used in literature to describe characters who are cautious or circumspect, such as the character of Iago in Shakespeare's 'Othello'. It has also been used in music, particularly in the title of the song 'Charybdis' by the band Tool, which refers to a mythological sea monster known for its destructive whirlpool.

How to Memorize "chary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'chary' as meaning 'cautious' or 'circumspect'. Imagine yourself being careful in your actions or speech.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chary' with the idea of being 'dear' or 'beloved'. Remember that being cautious or careful is a way of showing respect and care for yourself and others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Chary is Careful' to remember the meaning of the word.

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