Pronunciation: /ˈkwāv(ə)riNG/
verb to shake or tremble in a slight rapid motion
A1 She quavered with fear as she approached the haunted house.
A2 The little girl's voice quavered as she sang in front of the audience.
B1 His voice quavered with emotion as he delivered the eulogy at the funeral.
B2 The singer's voice quavered slightly during the high notes of the song.
C1 Despite his nervousness, he managed to quaver out his speech in front of the large crowd.
C2 The actor's voice quavered with intensity as he delivered his powerful monologue on stage.
adjective shaking or trembling in a slight rapid motion
A1 She sang with a quavering voice.
A2 The old man's quavering hands struggled to hold the cup.
B1 The quavering sound of the wind added to the eerie atmosphere of the abandoned house.
B2 Her quavering smile betrayed her nervousness.
C1 The quavering notes of the violinist captivated the audience.
C2 His quavering confidence in his abilities made others doubt his leadership skills.
formal Her voice was quavering as she delivered the news of the company's financial losses.
informal I could hear his quavering voice on the phone as he tried to explain what happened.
slang I could tell she was nervous by the way her voice was quavering during the presentation.
figurative The quavering of the leaves in the wind reminded me of the uncertainty in my own life.
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