gingerly
/ˈdʒɪndʒərli/
adverb
- In a careful, cautious, or gentle manner, especially to avoid injury or damage.
- The doctor gingerly touched the bruise on the patient's arm.
- He gingerly lifted the lid of the old chest, not knowing what might be inside.
- She stepped gingerly over the broken glass scattered on the floor.
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adjective
- Showing great care or caution; done in a careful, gentle way.
- With a gingerly touch, the artist added the final stroke to the painting.
- The cat made a gingerly approach to the unfamiliar bowl of food.
- His gingerly handling of the newborn baby made the parents feel at ease.
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