leary

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Noun leary has 1 sense

Leary, Tim Leary, Timothy Leary, Timothy Francis Leary - United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996)
--₁ is a kind of psychologist

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Term: leary

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Feeling cautious, suspicious, or wary about something or someone.

Example Sentence: I'm a bit leary of that new restaurant in town; I've heard mixed reviews from my friends.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Reluctant or unwilling to participate in or try something.

Example Sentence: Bob is leary of trying out new technology; he prefers to stick to what he knows.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Associated with or characteristic of local or particular areas.

Example Sentence: The shop sells leary crafts that are unique to this small town.