What is another word for quaveringly?

Pronunciation: [kwˈe͡ɪvəɹɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

Quaveringly refers to speaking or singing with a wavering voice. Its synonyms include tremulously, unsteadily, falteringly, shakily, hesitantly, tremblingly, quiveringly, warily, and wobblingly. These words describe a voice that lacks confidence or is unsure. An individual may speak or sing quaveringly due to nervousness, fear, or lack of experience. The synonyms for quaveringly can be used to express a wide range of emotions, from anxiety to insecurity. They can also be used to describe physical movements that are shaky or unsteady. Understanding the synonyms of quaveringly can help to add depth and variety to your writing or speech.

What are the hypernyms for Quaveringly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Quaveringly

Odin, Paul's wolf-hound, tugged at his chain in the garden and whined quaveringly.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer
"Lysander," she began quaveringly, "Lysander, if you'd seen paw shot, an' knowed all about it, could they make you tell-would you think you'd ought to tell?"
"Stories of the Foot-hills"
Margaret Collier Graham
"You said you'd die sooner than tell," she cried quaveringly.
"The Story of Louie"
Oliver Onions

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