reservedly (adverb)

1. When asked if he wanted to go skydiving, he reservedly replied, 'Well, I'm afraid of heights...and falling...and parachutes.'

2. He reservedly confessed his love for her, fearing rejection but hoping for a chance at happiness.

3. The author's writing style was characterized by the use of unique metaphors that added a reservedly poetic touch to the novel.

4. In Greek mythology, Zeus agreed to help the mortals, but only reservedly as he was wary of interfering too much in their affairs.