gingerly

Definition of gingerly

Adverbs

in a gingerly manner
"gingerly I raised the edge of the blanket"

Adjectives

with extreme care or delicacy
"they proceeded with gingerly footwork over the jagged stones"
"the issue was handled only in a gingerly way"- W.S.White
Synonyms:
cautious
showing careful forethought

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