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Definition of quavering

quavering

/ˈkweɪ.vɚ.ɪŋ/
qua · ver · ing
Adverb:quaveringly
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Plural:quaverings
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quavering Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Trembling, shaking, or vibrating, especially in reference to a person's voice due to nervousness, weakness, or strong emotion.

Example

"The witness answered the attorney's questions in a soft, quavering voice."

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• noun

1

The act or sound of trembling, shaking, or speaking in an unsteady, vibrato-like voice.

Example

"A slight quavering in the speaker's tone betrayed his anxiety before the large audience."

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• Rhymes for quavering

• Nearby Words

quash
quasi
quaver
quavering
quaveringly
quay
quayside

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English quaveren ('to tremble or vibrate'), a frequentative form related to cwavien ('to shake'), of Germanic and ultimately imitative origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quavering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quavering
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