gingerly (Meaning)

Wordnet

gingerly (s)

with extreme care or delicacy

Wordnet

in a gingerly manner

Webster

Cautiously; timidly; fastidiously; daintily.

The librarian gingerly lifted the fragile manuscript from its shelf.
The climber gingerly traversed the narrow ledge, his every step a calculated risk.
The surgeon gingerly stitched the wound, taking great care not to damage the surrounding tissue.
The child gingerly approached the stranger, unsure of their intentions.
The antique collector gingerly handled the precious porcelain vase, its value apparent in every delicate touch.
The teacher gingerly corrected the student's essay, knowing the importance of constructive criticism.
The kitten gingerly explored its new surroundings, its tiny paws navigating the unfamiliar terrain.
The patient gingerly moved his injured leg, wincing slightly at the pain.
The investigator gingerly searched the crime scene, hoping to find a single piece of evidence.
The artist gingerly applied the final brushstrokes to his masterpiece, finishing a work of art that had taken years to create.

with extreme care or delicacy, in a gingerly mannerCautiously; timidly; fastidiously; daintily.

careful, cautious, wary, conservative, considerate, chary, heedful, safe, alert, circumspect

unsafe, impetuous, unguarded, unsafe, impetuous, heedless, unmindful, bold, bold,careless

The librarian gingerly lifted the fragile manuscript from its shelf.

The climber gingerly traversed the narrow ledge, his every step a calculated risk.

The surgeon gingerly stitched the wound, taking great care not to damage the surrounding tissue.

The child gingerly approached the stranger, unsure of their intentions.