Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Circumspect
circumscriptioncircumstance (-s)
circumspect, n. [L. circumspectus, looking around; Fr. circonspect, or L. circumspect-us, considerate, wary, cautious.] (webplay: natural).
- Vigilance; watchfulness; alert attention to well-being; [fig.] scope; scene; compass; vista; prospect; panorama.
- Sensible ones; prudent persons; people who pay attention to everything.
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