Meaning of the word gingerly in English

What does gingerly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gingerly

US /ˈdʒɪn.dʒɚ.li/
UK /ˈdʒɪn.dʒɚ.li/

Adverb

1.

in a way that is careful or cautious:

Example:
Holding her painful back, she sat down gingerly on the bench.
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