gingerly
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adverb
- In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.
- Chiefly of dancing or walking: done with small, dainty steps; daintily; also, with excessive delicacy; affectedly, mincingly.
Adjective
- Often of movements: very careful, cautious, or delicate.
- Often of a person or the way they move: dainty, delicate; also, excessively delicate; affected, mincing.
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