Definitions
with extreme care or delicacy
Word origin
The adjective is derived from the adverb, possibly because -ly is also a suffix forming adjectives.
Used in a sentence
“He placed the glass jar gingerly on the concrete step.”
“[E]nter you the chambers peaceably, locke the dores gingerly, looke vpon your vviues wofully, but vpon the euill-doers, moſt vvickedly.”
“Prithee, gentle officer, / Handle me gingerly, or I fall to pieces, / Before I can plead mine.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“With extra care”8 letters
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