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.
She has amassed a photo card collection of the movie's characters, which she has gingerly filed in an album.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
For presentation, gingerly prop the tofu against the pork, shingling it out slightly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
He immediately signaled toward the bench for a sub and walked gingerly back to the sideline while grabbing toward his right knee.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025
In the first five days, forensic experts gingerly removed earth, millimeter by millimeter, recovering 3,463 bone fragments.
From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025
Clara fidgeted with the bottom of her braid as Boaz sat down gingerly in the seat across from her.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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!
