gingerly vs softly softly

gingerly

adv
  • In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously. 

adj
  • Often of movements: very careful, cautious, or delicate. 

softly softly

adv
  • In a very tactful, careful, or nondisruptive manner. 

adj
  • Discreet, low-key, careful. 

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