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- [jin-jer-lee]
- /ˈdʒɪn dʒər li/
- /ˈdʒɪn.dʒə.li/
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- [jin-jer-lee]
- /ˈdʒɪn dʒər li/
Definitions of gingerly word
- adverb gingerly with great care or caution; warily. 1
- adjective gingerly cautious, careful, or wary. 1
- noun gingerly In a careful or cautious manner. 1
- adverb gingerly tentatively, cautiously 1
- adverb gingerly If you do something gingerly, you do it in a careful manner, usually because you expect it to be dangerous, unpleasant, or painful. 0
- adverb gingerly in a cautious, reluctant, or timid manner 0
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Origin of gingerly
First appearance:
before 1510 One of the 26% oldest English words
1510-20; ginger-, perhaps < Middle French gensor, genzor delicate, pretty, positive use of comparative of gent gentle; see -ly
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Parts of speech for Gingerly
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gingerly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj gingerly
- calculating — If you describe someone as calculating, you disapprove of the fact that they deliberately plan to get what they want, often by hurting or harming other people.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- chary — If you are chary of doing something, you are fairly cautious about doing it.
- circumspect — If you are circumspect, you are cautious in what you do and say and do not take risks.
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
adv gingerly
- warily — in a wary manner.
- hesitantly — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- delicately — fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar.
- cautiously — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
- reluctantly — unwilling; disinclined: a reluctant candidate.
adverb gingerly
- tentatively — of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental: a tentative report on her findings.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
adjective gingerly
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
Antonyms for gingerly
adj gingerly
- rash — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- uncautious — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
adv gingerly
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- rashly — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
- roughly — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
adverb gingerly
- boldly — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
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