Quavering (Adjective)
Meaning
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear; "the old lady's quavering voice"; "spoke timidly in a tremulous voice".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The elderly singer's quavering voice struggled to reach the high notes in the opera.
- Her quavering tone betrayed her nervousness as she gave her first public speech.
- As he stood at the podium, his quavering voice echoed through the silent room.
- The young boy's quavering words spilled out as he attempted to explain what had happened.
- The actress's quavering delivery added to the emotional impact of the dramatic scene.