Adjective
1
with extreme care or delicacy
"they proceeded with gingerly footwork over the jagged stones"
"the issue was handled only in a gingerly way"
2
Very careful or cautious.
Adverb
1
in a gingerly manner
"gingerly I raised the edge of the blanket"
2
In a delicate and cautious manner.
Example Sentences
"they proceeded with gingerly footwork over the jagged stones"
adjective
"the issue was handled only in a gingerly way"
adjective
"gingerly I raised the edge of the blanket"
adverb