Gingerly (adverb)

With great care and caution; carefully.

Origin:

From the old english word gyngere, meaning "having a ginger-colored appearance", which is of uncertain origin.

Examples:

1. She opened the door gingerly, unsure of what she might find on the other side.
2. He gingerly picked up the fragile vase, afraid it might break.
3. The dancers moved gingerly across the ice, trying not to slip.
4. The cat crept gingerly along the narrow fence, its tail twitching nervously.
5. The archaeologist opened the ancient tomb gingerly, not wanting to disturb any artifacts inside.