1. in a wary or cautious manner; with care to avoid risk or danger

Examples

• She charily approached the unfamiliar dog, unsure of its temperament.
• The investor charily examined the business proposal before committing funds.
• He charily opened the old door, worried it might collapse.
• They moved charily through the dark forest, alert to any sounds.
• The company charily entered the new market, testing it first with a small pilot program.