what does gingerly mean?
GINGERLY as ADJECTIVE
- Meaning
- with extreme care or delicacy
Usage Example(s)
- they proceeded with gingerly footwork over the jagged stones
- the issue was handled only in a gingerly way- W.S.White
Similar To
GINGERLY as ADVERB
- Meaning
Usage Example(s)
- gingerly I raised the edge of the blanket
Pertainym(s)
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