adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a quaking fashion, especially with fear.

   "He reads out the name of the boy, who rises respectfully and quakingly to his feet."

Synonyms

All synonyms

fitfullyjerkilyspasmodicallywith bated breath

Example

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"He reads out the name of the boy, who rises respectfully and quakingly to his feet."

Etymology

From quaking + -ly.

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