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gingerly

/dʒˈɪndʒɚli/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. with extreme care or delicacy- W.S.White
    “they proceeded with gingerly footwork over the jagged stones”

adverb

  1. in a gingerly manner
    “gingerly I raised the edge of the blanket”

Synonyms for gingerly

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