Quavered: meaning, definitions and examples

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quavered

 

[ หˆkwฤ-vษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

voice tremble

To quaver means to speak or sing with a tremulous voice, indicating a form of emotional distress or excitement. It often describes a wavering sound that can be associated with nervousness, fear, or excitement. The term is commonly used in contexts where the modulation of the voice signifies an underlying emotional state. Quavering can also refer to producing a vibrato effect in musical terms, where the pitch fluctuates slightly.

Synonyms

fluctuated, shook, trembled, wavered

Examples of usage

  • She quavered as she delivered her speech.
  • His voice quavered with emotion during the performance.
  • The singer quavered expertly to add depth to the melody.

Translations

Translations of the word "quavered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tremulou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zittern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergetar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตะผั‚ั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drลผeฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œ‡ใˆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trembler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ temblar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titremek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋–จ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‡ุชุฒุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chvฤ›t se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ triasลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขคๆŠ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zatrepeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ titra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั–ั€ั–ะปะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ temblar

Etymology

The word 'quaver' originated in the early 15th century from the Middle English term 'quaverer,' which means to tremble or shake. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'kvaรฐa,' which means to sing or to utter a sound. The transition of the term into the modern English language retained its meanings related to shaking or trembling, especially in vocalization. As a verb, 'quaver' has evolved to describe the fluctuating nature of a voice, often in emotional contexts. The cultural and artistic importance of vocal modulation can be seen in music and performance, where 'quavering' is sometimes used as a technique to convey feelings and lyrical expression.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,938 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.