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gingerly Definition

gin·gerly (jin′jər′lē)

adverb

in a very careful or cautious way

Etymology: altered (after ginger) < ? OFr genzor, compar. of gent, delicate (see gent) + -ly

adjective

very careful; cautious

gingerly Related Forms
gin′·ger·li·ness noun
gingerly Synonyms

gingerly

modif.

cautiously, warily, suspiciously; see carefully 2.

Browse dictionary entries near gingerly

  1. ‹ gingerbread
  2. ‹ ginger jar
  3. ‹ ginger group
  4. ‹ ginger beer
  5. ‹ ginger ale
  6. ‹ ginger
  7. ‹ gingelli
  8. ‹ Gina
  9. ‹ gin rummy
  10. ‹ gin mill
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