Quavery — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈkwā-vər/ qua·ver

Meaning & Definition of Quavery

Quavery (verb)

  1. tremble
  2. trill
  3. to utter sound in tremulous tones

Quavery (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements

    "a quavery foal trying to stand for the first time"

    similar: aquiver, atremble, quaking, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly
    related: convulsive, shivering, shivery, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, palpitating, pulsating, throbbing
    near: controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Related Entry: Quaver (verb)

Quaver is a different word from Quavery. The synonyms below are for quaver, not for quavery.

  1. to sing with the alternation of two musical tones

    "know-it-alls snickered as the opera singer quavered on the high note"

    similar: trill, warble
    related: slur, yodel, belt, carol, chant, chorus, croon, descant, harmonize, troll, vocalize, lilt, scat

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Quavery

The most common words with a similar meaning to Quavery:

aquiver, atremble, quaking, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly

Related Words for Quavery

convulsive, shivering, shivery, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, palpitating, pulsating, throbbing

Near Antonyms of Quavery

controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Word Forms of Quavery

Inflections: quavered, quavering

Derived words: quaveringly (adverb), quavery (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Quavery

Middle English, frequentative of quaven to tremble

First known use: 15th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Quavery

What does "Quavery" mean?

"Quavery" means tremble. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: tremble.

What is another word for "Quavery"?

Other words for "Quavery" include aquiver, atremble, quaking, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering and shuddery. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Quavery" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Quavery"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Quavery". Common alternatives include aquiver, atremble, quaking, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering and tottery.

How do you use "Quavery" in a sentence?

Examples of "Quavery" in a sentence: "a quavery foal trying to stand for the first time".

Is "Quavery" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Quavery" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Quavery"?

"Quavery" is pronounced /ˈkwā-vər/ and divided into syllables as qua·ver.

What is the origin of the word "Quavery"?

"Quavery" comes from Middle English, frequentative of quaven to tremble. First known use: 15th centuryi.

What is another word for "Quavery" meaning "marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements"?

When "Quavery" (adjective) means marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements, synonyms include aquiver, atremble, quaking, quivering, shaking and shaky.