gingerly
[ jin-jer-lee ]
adverb
with great care or caution; warily.
adjective
cautious, careful, or wary.
Origin of gingerly
1Other words for gingerly
Other words from gingerly
- gin·ger·li·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for gingerly
gingerly
/ (ˈdʒɪndʒəlɪ) /
adverb
in a cautious, reluctant, or timid manner
adjective
cautious, reluctant, or timid
Origin of gingerly
1C16: perhaps from Old French gensor dainty, from gent of noble birth; see gentle
Derived forms of gingerly
- gingerliness, noun
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