gingerly

Meanings

• adverb

  Moving or acting with great care and caution, so as not to cause damage or injury.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gingerly
gingely , clingily , clingely , thingely

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Variants

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gingerliness , gingerlinesses , gingerly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'gently' or 'delicately'. Derived from Old English 'gingan' meaning 'to go' and 'lice' meaning 'softly'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gingerly' was first used in English literature around the 14th century.

2. In the game of golf, a 'gingerly' shot is a gentle, controlled swing that is used to place the ball precisely on the green.

3. The term 'gingerly' is sometimes used in cooking to describe the way food is handled to prevent it from breaking or falling apart.

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Related Concepts

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1. carefully: Synonym of 'gingerly'. Both words mean moving or acting with great care.

2. tact: Related concept of 'gingerly'. 'Tact' refers to the ability to behave appropriately in social situations, which often requires moving 'gingerly'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gingerly' is often used to describe characters or situations where caution is required. For instance, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', the narrator is described as acting 'gingerly' when he commits the murder, showing his guilt and fear.

How to Memorize "gingerly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone moving slowly and carefully, taking their time to avoid causing damage or injury.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gingerly' with the image of a delicate porcelain vase that needs to be handled with care.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym GINGER: Gentle, Intelligent, Nimble, Gracious, and Elegant. These words describe the actions associated with the word 'gingerly'.

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