1. in a cautious, wary, or evasive manner; showing reluctance to give information or commit oneself

Examples

• She answered the reporter’s questions cagily, avoiding any direct statements.
• The witness testified cagily, clearly reluctant to reveal everything he knew.
• He cagily refused to commit to attending the meeting.
• The politician cagily sidestepped the controversial topic.
• When asked about her plans, she smiled cagily and changed the subject.
• The suspect cagily avoided making eye contact with the detective.