Gingerly (Adverb)
Meaning
In a gingerly manner; "gingerly I raised the edge of the blanket".
Examples
- She walked gingerly down the stairs, not wanting to wake the sleeping baby.
- He carried the antique vase gingerly, careful not to bump it against anything.
- After the surgery, she moved gingerly around her house, trying not to jostle the stitches.
- The museum curator handled the priceless artifact gingerly, taking great care to avoid damaging it.
- The fire victim stepped gingerly through the rubble, surveying the destruction of her home.