Vocabulary Entry

quavering

|verb • adjective

verb

To shake or tremble, especially in voice or sound.

Example Sentences

"She was quavering with fear as she stepped onto the stage."

"His voice began to quaver during the emotional speech."

"The leaves were quavering in the gentle breeze."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He could hear her quavering voice on the phone."

"The quavering tones of the singer added emotion to the performance."

"She gave a quavering laugh, unsure of how to respond."