Word: gingerly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: gin
ger
ly
Definition: In a delicate and cautious manner.
Morphemes:
Affix: ginger
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To move gingerly, very careful and cautious.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: genitus
Language: la
Decoded: genitus
Meaning: [well-]begotten
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.