adverb
- in a more cautious, careful, or wary manner; with greater hesitation or delicacy
Usage: comparative form of 'gingerly'; informal
Examples
- She stepped gingerlier across the icy sidewalk than she had the day before.
- He approached the injured animal gingerlier, mindful of its pain.
- The team moved gingerlier through the negotiations after the first disagreement.
- She touched the hot pan gingerlier this time, using a cloth.
- He spoke gingerlier about the sensitive topic in front of the children.