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Gingerly - Very Carefully

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Gingerly: Very Carefully, Cautiously

Pronounced as Jin + Jer + Lee. Interesting right? ;)

Though its origin is uncertain, perhaps came from Old French word – Gensor meaning pretty. Can you shed more light on its origin?

Situational Uses:

  • The kid drank the milk gingerly, to ensure that it wasn’t too hot to burn his lips.
  • After facing a huge loss, the investor proceeded to invest in the markets rather gingerly.

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{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Ray Gray March 30, 2009 at 5:58 am

You must build a gingerbread house gingerly or it shall crumble. Such tasty crumbs though.

2 WeboWord March 30, 2009 at 1:18 pm

Hi Ray

That’s a fabulous sentence. :-)

Thanks and warm regards,
WeboWord

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