Wiktionary:Word of the day/2021/November 27

Word of the day
for November 27
gingerly adv
  1. In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.
  2. (obsolete) Chiefly of dancing or walking: done with small, dainty steps; daintily; also, with excessive delicacy; affectedly, mincingly.

gingerly adj

  1. Often of movements: very careful, cautious, or delicate.
  2. (obsolete) Often of a person or the way they move: dainty, delicate; also, excessively delicate; affected, mincing.
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