No. 7,024 in Dutch
angstvallig
"Angstvallig" means "anxiously" or "meticulously" in English, often implying excessive concern or caution.
In a sentence
Hij bewaarde het document angstvallig geheim.
He kept the document secret with great caution.
The word 'angstvallig' here indicates that the individual kept the document hidden with great care and a sense of vigilance, likely due to its sensitive nature.
Zij keek angstvallig om zich heen in het donkere bos.
She glanced around fearfully in the dark forest.
In this context, 'angstvallig' conveys a feeling of fearfulness and apprehension as she observes her surroundings.
De organisatie handhaaft angstvallig de regels van het evenement.
The organization strictly enforces the event's rules.
Here, 'angstvallig' emphasizes the meticulousness and seriousness with which the rules are enforced, perhaps to avoid any issue or failure.
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