The Word 'Gingerly'

Has been stuck in my head all day.
I don't even know exactly what it means, but when I had mental conversations all I could think of was "She smiled gingerly."

I'm such a weirdo.

gin·ger·ly/ˈjinjərlē/

Adverb:	In a careful or cautious manner: "Jackson sat down gingerly".
Adjective:	Showing great care or caution: "a gingerly pace".
Synonyms:	adverb.  carefully - cautiously - warily - guardedly - gently adjective.  cautious - chary - wary - careful - circumspect - canny