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 Meanings and Examples of CHARY
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chary
 a.  cautious; sparing or restrained about giving
Classic Sentence:
1  As he had no idea of deceiving her, and always desired to please her, he was thus made chary of launching into expense.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 17. SOMEBODY TURNS UP
2  She knew that Mr. Gryce was of the small chary type most inaccessible to impulses and emotions.
House of Mirth By Edith Wharton
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1: Chapter 4
Example Sentence:
1  A prudent, thrifty, New Englander, DeWitt was as chary of investing money in junk bonds.
2  I'm a bit chary of using a travel agency that doesn't have official registration.