Definition of Gingerly
Gingerly
gin·ger·ly


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(adjective)
cautious or uncertain; careful out of concern for the result of one's actions;

e.g. He took a gingerly step to see if he could walk on his sprained ankle.

(adverb)
in a cautious manner; carefully;

e.g. Jess walked around the house gingerly so as not to wake her roommates up.



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