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Word: Quaveringly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Quaveringly means to do something in a way that is unsteady or shaky, often because of fear, nervousness, or emotion. When someone speaks or acts quaveringly, their voice might shake or tremble, showing they are not confident or are feeling strong emotions.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "quaveringly" to describe how someone speaks or behaves when they are unsure, scared, or feeling very emotional.
• It usually modifies a verb, indicating the manner in which an action is performed.

Example Sentence:

• "The man began quaveringly to question the soldier, his voice shaking with uncertainty."

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or storytelling, "quaveringly" can be used to convey deep emotional states of characters, creating a vivid image of their feelings.
• It can also be applied in dramatic contexts, for instance, when a character is delivering bad news or facing an intimidating situation.

Word Variants:

• Quaver (verb): To shake or tremble, especially in voice.
  • Example: "She began to quaver as she spoke in front of the large audience."
• Quaver (noun): A trembling sound or voice.
  • Example: "His quaver revealed his nervousness."

Different Meanings:

• While "quaveringly" primarily refers to an unsteady manner, the root word "quaver" can also refer to a musical note that is short and quick, particularly in contexts of music notation.

Synonyms:

• Tremulously
• Shakily
• Unsteadily
• Waveringly
• Nervously

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "To quaver in one's boots": This idiom means to be very afraid or nervous about something.

  • Example: "He was quavering in his boots at the thought of speaking to the boss."

• Phrasal verb: "Quaver out" – To speak or sing in a quavering manner.

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Adverb

1. in an unsteady quavering manner
   • the man began quaveringly to question the soldier