gingerly
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But he trained gingerly, apart from his teammates, this week as concern about the injury grew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Sinner took lengthy off-court breaks at the end of each set, but continued to struggle, walking gingerly, wincing and hunching over his racquet between points.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
My fingers delicately prodded and pushed; I gingerly lifted the dough to stretch it on the backs of my hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Shadow gingerly places one taloned foot, then the other, on Jackie as she hunkers down on the nest.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2026
When they are loosened enough for her to remove the lid, she pulls it off gingerly, as though she fears what she might find inside.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Vocabulary lists containing gingerly
A Long Walk to Water
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
List 6
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
