gingerly
/ˈdʒɪndʒərli/
gin · ger · ly
ˈdʒɪn · dʒər · li
English Definition
adv. carefully, cautiously
Significado en Español
cuidadosamente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
một cách thận trọng
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Example Sentence
She touched the wire gingerly.
她小心触摸电线。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ginger (use with caution) + ly (in a manner/way)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “gingerly” in the following sentence: She held the fragile vase gingerly as she placed it on the shelf.
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A
boldly
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B
carefully
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C
quickly
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D
recklessly
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B — carefully.
“gingerly” means adv. carefully, cautiously
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
He picked up the sleeping baby ______, terrified of waking her.
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A
roughly
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B
gingerly
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C
carelessly
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D
hastily
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B — gingerly.
“gingerly” means adv. carefully, cautiously
Common questions about “gingerly”
What does “gingerly” mean?
gingerly — adv. carefully, cautiously. In Chinese: 谨慎地，小心地.
How do you pronounce “gingerly”?
gingerly is pronounced /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/. It breaks into 3 syllables: gin · ger · ly.
How do you use “gingerly” in a sentence?
She touched the wire gingerly. (她小心触摸电线。)
What are synonyms for “gingerly”?
cautiously, carefully — all close in meaning to gingerly (adv. carefully, cautiously).
Is “gingerly” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. gingerly appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “gingerly”?
ginger (use with caution) + ly (in a manner/way)
