Gingerly and Sly

Gingerly

Gingerly adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

Sly and gingerly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sly" instead an adjective "Gingerly".

Nearby Words: ginger, gingery

Sly

Sly adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Gingerly and sly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gingerly" instead an adjective "Sly".

Nearby Words: slyness, slyly
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