Haltingly

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːltɪŋli/

Definitions of haltingly

adverb in a hesitant or faltering manner

Example Sentences

A1 She spoke haltingly as she tried to remember the words in a new language.

A2 The beginner skier moved haltingly down the slope, trying to maintain balance.

B1 The actor delivered his lines haltingly, struggling to remember the script.

B2 The politician answered questions haltingly, clearly unsure of his position on the issue.

C1 The professor explained the complex theory haltingly, making sure all students understood.

C2 The musician played the difficult piece haltingly, focusing on each note with precision.

Examples of haltingly in a Sentence

formal The student read the passage haltingly, struggling to pronounce each word correctly.

informal She spoke haltingly as she tried to explain the complex concept to her friend.

slang He rapped haltingly, stumbling over his words during the freestyle session.

figurative The negotiations moved forward haltingly, with both parties hesitant to make any firm commitments.

Grammatical Forms of haltingly

• past tense: halted
• plural: haltingly
• comparative: more haltingly
• superlative: most haltingly
• present tense: halt
• future tense: will halt
• perfect tense: has halted
• continuous tense: is halting
• singular: haltingly
• positive degree: haltingly
• infinitive: to halt
• gerund: halting
• participle: halting

Origin and Evolution of haltingly

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'haltingly' is derived from the Middle English word 'haltynge' which comes from the Old English word 'healt', meaning lame or limping.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who walked with a limp or in a hesitant manner, 'haltingly' evolved to also describe speech or actions that are hesitant or faltering.