gingerly
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adjective \ˈjin-jər-lē\Definition of GINGERLY
: very cautious or careful
— gin·ger·li·ness noun
— gingerly adverb
See Examples of GINGERLY
- <gave the cork on the bottle of champagne a gingerly twist>
Origin of GINGERLY
perhaps from 1ginger
First Known Use: 1604
Related to GINGERLY
- Synonyms
- alert, cautious, chary, circumspect, conservative, considerate, careful, guarded, heedful, safe, wary
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