adverb
- in a careful or cautious manner
adjective
- showing great care or caution
Examples
- She gingerly stepped over the broken glass.
- He gingerly touched his injured shoulder.
- The nurse made a gingerly examination of the wound.
- They gingerly carried the antique vase to safety.
- She took gingerly steps down the icy sidewalk.
- The cat made a gingerly approach to the new dog.
- He gave a gingerly response to the controversial question.