Falteringly

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a faltering manner; hesitantly, making pauses

    "She spoke falteringly, and concluded with a heavy sigh."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an unsteady manner wordnet

Synonyms

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deliberatelyeasilygentlyhaltinglyleisurelymoderately

Example

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""And falteringly the traitor plays his part. / 'Oft, wearied by the war, the Danaans planned / to leave – and oh! had they but left – the land.'""

Etymology

From faltering + -ly.

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