adverb

in a careful or cautious manner.

Jackson sat down very gingerly

cautiously,carefully,with caution,with care,circumspectly,delicately,warily,charily,guardedly,prudently,judiciously,on one’s guard,on the alert,on the lookout,on the qui vive,suspiciously,attentively,heedfully,watchfully,vigilantly,observantly,alertly,cannily,hesitantly,timidly,timorously

adjective

showing great care or caution.

a gingerly pace