wary /ˈwɛə.ɹi/adjective 3verb 1forms 5 adjective3 •Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudentHe is wary of dogs. •Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard •thrifty, provident verb1 •(dialect) To curse, revile. formswaried · warying · waries · warier · wariest
