Synonyms for

Gingerly

Verb / ˈdʒɪndʒɜ:li: / Another word for gingerly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gingerly means to do something in a careful and cautious way.

Synonyms & similar words

carefully cautiously delicately tentatively prudently warily guardedly circumspectly timidly hesitantly slowly softly lightly daintily minutely precisely exactly painstakingly meticulously thoroughly

Example sentences

  1. She walked gingerly across the slippery floor.
  2. He lifted the fragile vase gingerly.
  3. The injured puppy moved gingerly on its sore paw.
  4. She opened the door gingerly to not wake up the sleeping baby.
  5. He gingerly placed the hot dish on the table.

Quotes

  • I approach the microphone like its a million-dollar Stradivarius thats just been gingerly placed on my shoulder.
  • The first kiss between two people is something really good in life. Its like starting on a long journey, and really, kissing is the only way of starting properly on that journey. And the brevity of it is always a little heartbreaking, because it will never come again. But at the same time, you feel satisfied because that kiss has, in a sense, confirmed everything.
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