First Known Use: 1604
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gingerly
adjective gin·ger·ly \ˈjin-jər-lē\
Definition of GINGERLY
: very cautious or careful
— gin·ger·li·ness noun
— gingerly adverb
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Origin of GINGERLY
perhaps from 1ginger
Related to GINGERLY
- Synonyms
- alert, cautious, chary, circumspect, conservative, considerate, careful, guarded, heedful, safe, wary
GINGERLINESS Defined for Kids
gingerly
adverb gin·ger·ly \ˈjin-jər-lē\
Definition of GINGERLY for Kids
: very carefully <The robbers gingerly lifted the covers and peeked out … — Robert McCloskey, Homer Price>
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