26984 words

shakily

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
in a way that involves someone shaking because of being weak, ill, etc.:

Examples:

The old man stood up and walked shakily across the room.
2
in a way that involves small movements from side to side:

Examples:

The plane landed shakily at the airport.
3
If you say something shakily, your voice sounds weak or not very confident:

Examples:

"What did you say?" she asked shakily.
4
in a way that seems likely to be unsuccessful:

Examples:

The team began the game shakily.

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