GINGERLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does gingerly mean? • GINGERLY (adjective)
The adjective GINGERLY has 1 sense:
1. with extreme care or delicacy
Familiarity information: GINGERLY used as an adjective is very rare.
• GINGERLY (adverb)
The adverb GINGERLY has 1 sense:
1. in a gingerly manner
Familiarity information: GINGERLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• GINGERLY (adjective)
Meaning:
With extreme care or delicacy
Context examples:
they proceeded with gingerly footwork over the jagged stones / the issue was handled only in a gingerly way
Similar:
cautious (showing careful forethought)
• GINGERLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a gingerly manner
Context example:
gingerly I raised the edge of the blanket
Pertainym:
gingerly (with extreme care or delicacy)
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