Quavery: meaning, definitions and examples
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quavery
[ หkwฤ-vษ-rฤ ]
sound quality
Quavery describes a sound that is shaky or tremulous in nature. It often refers to a vocal quality that has a slightly wavering pitch or an unstable tone. This can be associated with nervousness or emotion in singing or speaking.
Synonyms
fluttering, shaky, tremulous, wobbly.
Examples of usage
- Her quavery voice was filled with emotion.
- He sang the ballad with a quavery tone.
- The old singer's quavery delivery captivated the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "quavery" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tremulante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคชเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช zitternd
๐ฎ๐ฉ bergetar
๐บ๐ฆ ััะตะผัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ drลผฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท tremblant
๐ช๐ธ tembloroso
๐น๐ท titrek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ๋ฆฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุชุฌู
๐จ๐ฟ chvฤjรญcรญ se
๐ธ๐ฐ chvejรบci sa
๐จ๐ณ ้ขคๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ tremorozni
๐ฎ๐ธ titrandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัััะปะดะตะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ titrษyษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ tembloroso
Etymology
The word 'quavery' originates from the verb 'quaver', which means to shake or tremble. The term 'quaver' is derived from the Old English 'cwafian,' meaning to tremble or shake. Historically, the concept of a quavery sound has been associated with various musical and vocal traditions, particularly in folk music where emotion and expressiveness are paramount. Over time, it has come to describe any sound that possesses this characteristic of wavering, especially in relation to singing or speaking. The transformation from 'quaver' to 'quavery' showcases the evolution in the English language, where adjectives are often formed by adding 'y' to nouns or verbs.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,475, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.