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shakily

adverb

In a manner characterized by trembling or shaking

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
HA
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
B2

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adverb

  1. In a manner characterized by trembling or shaking

    “‘I — I'm going to make you a cup of tea’, she explained shakily”

adverb

  1. In an insecurely shaky manner

    “This theory is rather shakily supported by some obscure data”

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Example Sentences

‘I — I'm going to make you a cup of tea’, she explained shakily
This theory is rather shakily supported by some obscure data

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