conservatively
UK/kən'səvətɪvli/US/kən'sɜ:vətɪvlɪ/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a cautious or restrained way; without exaggeration
保守地；谨慎地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconservativetogether, with
+
-lyserve; keep, guard, watch over
=conservatively
conservative + -ly (adv.) = in a conservative way. Often 'conservatively estimated/dressed.' Points back to conservative.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Conservatively estimated, the crowd numbered over ten thousand.