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gingerly

gin·ger·ly [ jínjərlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
very cautiously: in a very cautious, wary, or tentative way
He gingerly unscrewed the radiator cap.



adjective 
Definition:
 
very cautious: very cautious, wary, or tentative
made a gingerly approach to the sick animal

[Early 16th century. Origin ?]
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