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Word of the Day: Gingerly

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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Today's word of the day is "gingerly".
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
The word 'gingerly' is used as an adverb as well as an adjective.

It is pronounced as 'gin-ger-ly' (\ ˈjinjərlē \).
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
The meaning of the word is

 as an adverb: 'in a cautious, careful manner'

 as an adjective: 'with extreme care or delicacy'.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Some of the synonyms of the word are:

"cautiously", "carefully", "with care", "timidly", and "attentively".
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
A few antonyms of the word are "carelessly" and "recklessly".
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Usage:

 1. You should walk gingerly on this road.

2. She gingerly read the article.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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