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Quavering: meaning, definitions and examples

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quavering

 

[ หˆkwฤvษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional state

Quavering refers to a slight or tremulous sound or movement. It is often used to describe a voice that shakes or trembles, especially when someone is feeling emotional, nervous, or frightened. This trembling can signify vulnerability or anxiety. Quavering can also be applied to instruments or other objects that produce a shaky sound.

Synonyms

quaking, shaking, trembling

Examples of usage

  • Her voice was quavering as she spoke about her loss.
  • He stood there, quavering in fear at the thought of public speaking.
  • The singer's quavering notes added an emotional depth to the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "quavering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tremendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zittern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergetar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตะผั‚ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œ‡ใˆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tremblement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ temblor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titreme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋–จ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชุนุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tล™es

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trasenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขคๆŠ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tresenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ titringur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั–ั€ั–ะปะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ temblor

Etymology

The word 'quaver' originates from the late Middle English term 'quaveren', which means to tremble or shake. It is believed to be derived from the Old English term 'cwafian', which had a similar meaning. The term has evolved over the centuries, adapting to various forms of usage, including its application in describing unsteady or shaky sounds, particularly in music and speech. The concept of quavering has been culturally significant in literary and musical contexts, often representing emotional expression and the fragility of human experience. As language evolved, 'quavering' became entrenched in English vernacular, encapsulating the essence of vulnerability, particularly in moments of distress or heightened emotion.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,703 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.