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quaveringly

/ˈkweɪ.vər.ɪŋ.li/

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adverb

/ˈkweɪ.vər.ɪŋ.li/C2formalart
  • ruНаречие, описывающее манеру говорить или петь дрожащим, неуверенным или колеблющимся голосом, часто из-за эмоций, нервозности или слабости.

An adverb describing the manner of speaking or singing with a trembling, shaky, or wavering voice, often due to emotion, nervousness, or weakness.

  1. In a trembling or unsteady mannerC1formal

    In a way that is characterized by a trembling or shaking voice, often due to nervousness, fear, or emotion.

    ruДрожащим голосом

    • She spoke quaveringly as she recounted the accident.
    • He answered quaveringly, his voice betraying his anxiety.
    • The old man sang quaveringly, his voice fragile with age.

    Synonymsfalteringlyshakilytremulously

    Antonymscalmlyconfidentlyfirmlysteadily

Forms
  • more quaveringly comparative form
  • most quaveringly superlative form