# gingerly

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning 1: style

In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.

## Meaning 2: descriptive use

Often of movements: very careful, cautious, or delicate

## Meaning 3: obsolete

Chiefly of dancing or walking: done with small, dainty steps; daintily; also, with excessive delicacy; affectedly, mincingly

## Meaning 4: obsolete (adjective)

Often of a person or the way they move: dainty, delicate; also, excessively delicate; affected, mincing

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