quavering
The word “quavering” has 3 syllables: qua-ver-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈkweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for quavering?
In the thesaurus, “quavering” has 26 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quavering along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quavering
- appealing
- battered
- broken-down
- creaky
- dilapidated
- dulcet
- echoing
- feeble
- flimsy
- frail
- infirm
- melodic
- ramshackle
- resonant
- rhythmic
- rhythmical
- rickety
- run down
- seedy
- shabby
- shaking
- shivering
- sonorous
- trembling
- trilling
- warbling
Antonyms for quavering
- discordant
- disharmonious
- dissonant
- firm
- harsh
- healthy
- hearty
- inharmonious
- jarring
- metallic
- raspy
- raucous
- scratching
- shrill
- solid
- sound
- squeaky
- stable
- strident
- strong
- sturdy
- tuneless
- unmusical
Meanings of quavering
- verb
- To shake in a trembling manner.
- To use the voice in a trembling manner, as in speaking or singing.
- To utter quaveringly.
- noun
- The act of something that quavers.
- adjective
- Trembling, or prone to trembling and shaking.
Example Sentences
- Her quavering voice betrayed her nervousness as she spoke in front of the crowd.
- The quavering notes of the violin added an eerie atmosphere to the haunted house scene in the movie.
- Despite her efforts to appear confident, her quavering smile hinted at her inner turmoil.
- The quavering sound of the wind in the deserted forest sent shivers down his spine.
- As she sang the lullaby, her quavering voice soothed the baby to sleep.
On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quavering, such as: appealing, battered, broken-down, creaky, dilapidated, discordant, disharmonious.
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