gingerly
/ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚli/ adverb C2- In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously. · He placed the glass jar gingerly on the concrete step.
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Whereupon Anne arose, took the pink heart gingerly between the tips of her fingers, dropped it on the floor, ground it to powder beneath her heel, and resumed her position without deigning to bestow a glance on Gilbert.
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